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Overview |
Luther- Norse | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 630 students)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Luther College is 270.9% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.9% higher at Luther- Norse than University of Minnesota Rochester ($47,510.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Luther- Norse ($12,613 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 20.7% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($10,670 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 199.5% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($35,441 vs. $11,833)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 69 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Luther- Norse.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $8,200 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $50,000)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/