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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $49,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $49,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $11,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $24,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $38,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 2,447 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 1,793 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Iowa | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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 Iowa is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 1,463 students)
Iowa vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 450.7% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Luther- Norse than University of Iowa ($49,650.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Luther- Norse ($20,121 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($11,180 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 299.9% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($38,042 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 15 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Iowa students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Iowa vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Luther College (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $9,800 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,000)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/