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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU St Olaf NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth Coe College MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University| Luther College | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Luther- Norse | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 11,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $9,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $4,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 5,884 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 5,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $259 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (11,498 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or South Dakota State University?
- Luther College is 538.7% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 340% higher at Luther- Norse than South Dakota State University ($49,650.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Luther- Norse ($18,233 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 16.9% lower than costs at Luther College ($9,562 vs. $11,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than South Dakota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 779.2% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($38,042 vs. $4,327)
Luther- Norse vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 111 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or South Dakota State University? 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 South Dakota State University and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than South Dakota State University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $2,300 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,700)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,116 vs. $27,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/