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Overview |
Luther- Norse | USciences | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Luther- Norse | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Sciences is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or USciences?
- Luther College is 84.1% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at Luther- Norse than University of the Sciences ($47,510.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 64.9% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($10,670 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($35,441 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 34 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at USciences (3.63)
Luther- Norse vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or USciences? 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 USciences and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than University of the Sciences (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $41,100 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $50,000)
- University of the Sciences and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and Luther- Norse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/