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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Luther- Norse | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Cedarville University | ||
| 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Cedarville University?
- Luther College is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Luther- Norse than Cedarville University ($47,510.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Luther- Norse ($25,462 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 27% lower than costs at Luther College ($8,400 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 80.5% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($35,441 vs. $19,637)
Luther- Norse vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 10 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Luther- Norse vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Cedarville University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/