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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Wisconsin?
- Luther College is 412.3% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Luther- Norse than University of Wisconsin Madison ($47,510.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Luther- Norse ($13,376 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 20.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($10,670 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 217.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($35,441 vs. $11,171)
Luther- Norse vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 121 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Luther- Norse vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Luther College (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $14,800 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $50,000)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/