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Overview |
UIC | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UIC | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 1,610 students)
UIC vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 333.1% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at Luther- Norse than University of Illinois at Chicago ($47,510.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Luther- Norse ($10,384 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 35% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,670 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 156.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($35,441 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 87 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
UIC vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $11,900 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $50,000)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/