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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,415 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $47,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $47,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $28,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $35,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 4,126 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 3,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Whitworth University | ||
| 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
- Whitworth University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,415 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($47,700.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Whitworth University than Luther College ($47,700.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Whitworth University ($25,734 vs. $28,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 22.8% lower than costs at Whitworth University ($10,670 vs. $13,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Whitworth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 0.3% larger than aid received Whitworth University ($35,441 vs. $35,336)
Luther- Norse vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Luther- Norse .
- Accepted freshman Whitworth University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Whitworth University? 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 Whitworth University and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Luther College (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,200)
- Whitworth University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Whitworth University 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 Whitworth University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/