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Overview |
Covenant College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Lookout Mountain, GA | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | The Presbyterian Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | covenant.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Covenant College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,760 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,760 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,688 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,028 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,658 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Covenant College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 684 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Covenant College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Covenant College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Covenant College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Covenant College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Covenant College | 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
- Luther College is larger than than Covenant College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 886 students)
Covenant College vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Covenant College or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Covenant College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $37,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Luther- Norse than Covenant College ($47,510.00 vs. $37,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Covenant College than Luther- Norse ($25,028 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 9.5% lower than costs at Covenant College ($10,670 vs. $11,688)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 32.9% larger than aid received Covenant College ($35,441 vs. $26,658)
Covenant College vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Covenant College or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Covenant College .
- The average SAT score at Covenant College (1189) is 10 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Covenant College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Covenant College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Covenant College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Covenant College vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Covenant 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 Covenant College.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Covenant College (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Covenant College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,600)
- Covenant College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Covenant College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Covenant College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/