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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 54,955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $14,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $33,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $16,018 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $11,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 38,050 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 28,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1290/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 70% | ||
| 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 | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Minnesota | ||
| 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
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Minnesota?
- Luther College is 239.2% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Luther- Norse than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($47,510.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Luther- Norse ($16,018 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 11.5% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($10,670 vs. $11,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 211.2% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($35,441 vs. $11,388)
Luther- Norse vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 109 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Minnesota (74.9%)
Luther- Norse vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than Luther College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $8,200 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $50,000)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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/