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Overview |
UE | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #338 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,400 | $49,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,400 | $49,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $11,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,611 | $24,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,661 | $38,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UE | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,492 | 2,447 | ||
| Admitted | 3,488 | 1,793 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 1098/1318 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UE | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UE | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UE | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 58% | ||
Campus |
UE | 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
- University of Evansville is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,463 students)
UE vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 19.9% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $41,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Luther- Norse than University of Evansville ($49,650.00 vs. $41,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Luther- Norse ($21,611 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 27.6% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,180 vs. $14,270)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 9.8% larger than aid received University of Evansville ($38,042 vs. $34,661)
UE vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or UE .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 22 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming UE students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
UE vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than University of Evansville (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $4,000 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,000)
- Luther College and UE graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther College and UE 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 UE students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/