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Overview |
Valpo | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,610 students)
Valpo vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Luther- Norse than Valparaiso University ($47,510.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Luther- Norse ($22,755 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 23.5% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,670 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 2.1% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($35,441 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 20 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Valpo vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Luther College (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $50,000)
- Luther College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther College and Valpo 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 Valpo students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/