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Overview |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Winona Lake, IN | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,065 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grace.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,148 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,148 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,276 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,252 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,071 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 3,445 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,065 students vs. 1,610 students)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace College and Theological Seminary or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 68.8% more expensive to attend than Grace College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Luther- Norse than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($47,510.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than Luther- Norse ($18,317 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 3.8% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,276 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Grace College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 66.8% larger than aid received Grace College and Theological Seminary ($35,441 vs. $21,252)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace College and Theological Seminary or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Grace College and Theological Seminary .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 116 points higher than at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Grace College and Theological Seminary (24)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Grace College and Theological Seminary (3.59)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace College and Theological Seminary 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Grace College and Theological Seminary (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/