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Overview |
Luther- Norse | SU | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1120/1355 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | SU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 1,483 students)
Luther- Norse vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or SU?
- Southwestern University is 2% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at SU than Luther College ($48,450.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than SU ($25,734 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 15.3% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($10,670 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 15.8% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($35,441 vs. $30,609)
Luther- Norse vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 11 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SU (3.5)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than SU (44.8%)
Luther- Norse vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or SU? 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 SU and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Luther College (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $50,000)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/