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Overview |
Florida Southern | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Southern College is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 1,610 students)
Florida Southern vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Luther- Norse than Florida Southern College ($47,510.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Florida Southern ($25,734 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 16.2% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($10,670 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($35,441 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 7 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Florida Southern College (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern 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/