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Overview |
Lewis University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Lewis University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | 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
- Lewis University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 1,610 students)
Lewis University vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Luther- Norse than Lewis University ($47,510.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Luther- Norse ($19,184 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 12.1% lower than costs at Lewis University ($10,670 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 34.1% larger than aid received Lewis University ($35,441 vs. $26,423)
Lewis University vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 128 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Lewis University (3.6)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Lewis University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $50,000)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/