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Overview |
OBU | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,780 | $49,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,780 | $49,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,240 | $11,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $24,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,073 | $38,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,138 | 2,447 | ||
| Admitted | 1,465 | 1,793 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
OBU | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
OBU | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 58% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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
- Ouachita Baptist University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (1,815 students vs. 1,463 students)
OBU vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 56.2% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Luther- Norse than Ouachita Baptist University ($49,650.00 vs. $31,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Luther- Norse ($22,087 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 21% lower than costs at Luther College ($9,240 vs. $11,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 64.9% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($38,042 vs. $23,073)
OBU vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 59 points higher than at OBU (1120)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OBU (25)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than OBU (68.5%)
OBU vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU 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 OBU.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Ouachita Baptist University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $6,600 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,400)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OBU 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/