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Overview |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Luther College is 281.7% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $13,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Luther- Norse than University of Missouri Columbia ($49,650.00 vs. $33,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Luther- Norse ($20,006 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 21.2% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($11,180 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 224.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($38,042 vs. $11,734)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 24 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is the same as at University of Missouri Columbia (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $4,200 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $50,000)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/