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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| 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
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Luther College is 95.5% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at Luther- Norse than Freed Hardeman University ($47,510.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Luther- Norse ($18,556 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 34.2% lower than costs at Luther College ($7,950 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 104.3% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($35,441 vs. $17,349)
Luther- Norse vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 78 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Freed-Hardeman 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 Freed-Hardeman University and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Freed Hardeman University (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/