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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Transylvania 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
- Luther College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,463 students vs. 1,022 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Transylvania University?
- Luther College is 15% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Luther- Norse than Transylvania University ($49,650.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Transylvania University ($24,790 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 27% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,180 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 14.7% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($38,042 vs. $33,159)
Luther- Norse vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Luther- Norse .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Transylvania 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 Transylvania University and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Luther College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $48,700)
- Transylvania University and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University 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 Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/