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Overview |
Luther- Norse | GVSU | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or GVSU?
- Luther College is 240.5% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.3% higher at Luther- Norse than Grand Valley State University ($47,510.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Luther- Norse ($17,105 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,140 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 302.2% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($35,441 vs. $8,811)
Luther- Norse vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 89 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have at the same average high school GPA (3.65) as students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Grand Valley State University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $5,400 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/