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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Walsh College | ||
| 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
- Walsh University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Walsh College?
- Luther College is 51.2% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Luther- Norse than Walsh University ($47,510.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Luther- Norse ($20,032 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 9.7% lower than costs at Walsh University ($10,670 vs. $11,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 35.4% larger than aid received Walsh University ($35,441 vs. $26,172)
Luther- Norse vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Luther- Norse .
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Luther- Norse vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Walsh 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 Walsh College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Walsh University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,400)
- Luther College students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Luther- Norse graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/