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Overview |
Luther- Norse | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 3,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $48,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $48,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $11,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $22,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $36,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 1,703 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 1,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,533 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or St. Kate's?
- Luther College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $48,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Luther- Norse than St Catherine University ($49,650.00 vs. $48,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Luther- Norse ($22,357 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 4.1% lower than costs at St Catherine University ($11,180 vs. $11,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than St Catherine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 5.1% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($38,042 vs. $36,206)
Luther- Norse vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 147 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than St Catherine University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $100 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $50,000)
- Luther College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Luther- Norse graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/