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Overview |
Luther- Norse | MBTS | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 35% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Luther- Norse | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,772 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or MBTS?
- Luther College is 453.7% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 453.7% higher at Luther- Norse than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($47,510.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than Luther- Norse ($23,318 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 28% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,670 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 513.8% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($35,441 vs. $5,774)
Luther- Norse vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 196 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or MBTS? 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 MBTS and Luther- Norse.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $9,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($17,004 vs. $27,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBTS students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/