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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $49,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $49,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $11,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $24,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $38,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 2,447 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 1,793 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1098/1318 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (1,522 students vs. 1,463 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Luther- Norse than Oglethorpe University ($49,650.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Luther- Norse ($22,251 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 36.9% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,180 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Oglethorpe University ($38,042 vs. $36,601)
Ogelthorpe vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 39 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Oglethorpe University (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $200 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,800)
- Luther College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/