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Overview |
Wabash College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wabash College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Wabash College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wabash College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 2% more expensive to attend than Wabash College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Luther- Norse than Wabash College ($47,510.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wabash College than Luther- Norse ($22,976 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 17.2% lower than costs at Wabash College ($10,670 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 4.7% larger than aid received Luther College ($37,119 vs. $35,441)
Wabash College vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 34 points higher than at Wabash College (1145)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wabash College (25)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Wabash College vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash 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 Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than Luther College (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $50,000)
- Wabash College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wabash College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College 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/