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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Edgewood College | ||
| 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
- Edgewood College is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Edgewood College?
- Luther College is 41.6% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Luther- Norse than Edgewood College ($47,510.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Edgewood College ($25,734 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 13.6% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,670 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 82.5% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($35,441 vs. $19,418)
Luther- Norse vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 129 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Edgewood College? 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 Edgewood College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Edgewood College (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/