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Overview |
Luther- Norse | The King's College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Luther College is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 326 students)
Luther- Norse vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or The King's College?
- Luther College is 126.2% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.2% higher at Luther- Norse than The King's College ($47,510.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than The King's College ($25,734 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 72.4% lower than costs at The King's College ($10,670 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than The King's College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 43.8% larger than aid received The King's College ($35,441 vs. $24,640)
Luther- Norse vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 2 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman The King's College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than The King's College (45.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or The King's 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 The King's College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than The King's College (69% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College 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/