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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Salem College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1078/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Luther- Norse | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Luther College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,463 students vs. 519 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Salem College?
- Luther College is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Luther- Norse than Salem College ($49,650.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Luther- Norse ($19,000 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 16.8% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,180 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 31.8% larger than aid received Salem College ($38,042 vs. $28,860)
Luther- Norse vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 60 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Salem College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Salem College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Salem College (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Luther- Norse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/