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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wagner College is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $49,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Wagner College than Luther College ($50,200.00 vs. $49,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Wagner College ($24,790 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 39.5% lower than costs at Wagner College ($11,180 vs. $15,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Wagner College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 7.7% larger than aid received Wagner College ($38,042 vs. $35,322)
Luther- Norse vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Luther- Norse .
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Wagner College (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $50,000)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College 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/