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Overview |
Thomas Aquinas College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Santa Paula, CA | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasaquinas.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas Aquinas College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $49,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $49,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,039 | $24,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,961 | $38,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas Aquinas College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 263 | 2,447 | ||
| Admitted | 207 | 1,793 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 1098/1318 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas Aquinas College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas Aquinas College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas Aquinas College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas Aquinas College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Thomas Aquinas College | 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
- Luther College is larger than than Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,463 students vs. 539 students)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas Aquinas College or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 73% more expensive to attend than Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Luther- Norse than Thomas Aquinas College ($49,650.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Aquinas College than Luther- Norse ($23,039 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Aquinas College are 4.5% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,700 vs. $11,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Thomas Aquinas College (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 124.3% larger than aid received Thomas Aquinas College ($38,042 vs. $16,961)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas Aquinas College or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Thomas Aquinas College (1280) is 101 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Thomas Aquinas College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Thomas Aquinas College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas Aquinas College 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 Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas Aquinas College is the same as at Luther College (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,700)
- Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/