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Overview |
Luther- Norse | USD | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 9,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $9,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $18,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $5,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 5,349 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 5,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | USD | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (9,868 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or USD?
- Luther College is 538.7% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 340% higher at Luther- Norse than University of South Dakota ($49,650.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Luther- Norse ($18,466 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 23.4% lower than costs at Luther College ($9,060 vs. $11,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 581.8% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($38,042 vs. $5,580)
Luther- Norse vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 130 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or USD? 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 USD and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than University of South Dakota (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $1,800 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/