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Overview |
Quincy University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Quincy, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quincy.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quincy University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,740 | $49,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,740 | $49,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,424 | $24,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,802 | $38,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Quincy University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 2,447 | ||
| Admitted | 1,096 | 1,793 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 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 |
Quincy University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quincy University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quincy University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Quincy University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Quincy University | 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
- Luther College is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (1,463 students vs. 1,280 students)
Quincy University vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $35,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Luther- Norse than Quincy University ($49,650.00 vs. $35,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Luther- Norse ($17,424 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 8.8% lower than costs at Quincy University ($11,180 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Quincy University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 36.8% larger than aid received Quincy University ($38,042 vs. $27,802)
Quincy University vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quincy University or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Quincy University .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 169 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Quincy University (3.47)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Quincy University (49.9%)
Quincy University vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quincy University 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 Quincy University.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Quincy University (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,500)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Quincy University 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 Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/