Luther- Norse vs. University of St Thomas

Luther College vs. University of St Thomas comparison

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Overview	Luther- Norse	University of St Thomas
Location	Decorah, IA	Saint Paul, MN
Setting	Remote Town	Large City
Enrollment	1,610	9,025
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#336	#179
Religious Affiliation	Evangelical Lutheran Church	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	luther.edu	stthomas.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of St Thomas is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 1,610 students)

Luther- Norse vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or University of St Thomas?

• University of St Thomas is 3% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $47,510.00)
• Out of state tuition is 3% higher at University of St Thomas than Luther College ($48,930.00 vs. $47,510.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than University of St Thomas ($25,734 vs. $30,137)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 18% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($10,670 vs. $12,587)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 9.8% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($35,441 vs. $32,284)

Luther- Norse vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Luther- Norse .

• The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 23 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
• Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
• Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
• University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)

Luther- Norse vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Luther- Norse or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Luther- Norse.

• The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Luther College (74% vs. 69%)
• Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $12,000 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,000)
• University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
• University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
• More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/