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Overview |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1150/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| 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 Missouri Kansas City is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (15,277 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- Luther College is 375.4% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $10,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at Luther- Norse than University of Missouri Kansas City ($49,650.00 vs. $27,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Luther- Norse ($14,201 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,180 vs. $12,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of Missouri Kansas City (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 275.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($38,042 vs. $10,130)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or University of Missouri-Kansas City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Kansas City or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 49 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or University of Missouri-Kansas City? 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-Kansas City and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (69% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $5,100 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,000)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/