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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Hofstra | ||
| 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Hofstra than Luther College ($52,215.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Hofstra ($25,734 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 60.9% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($10,670 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 14.5% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($35,441 vs. $30,958)
Luther- Norse vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Luther- Norse .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Hofstra University (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $50,000)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/