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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Houghton College | ||
| 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
- Luther College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 833 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Houghton College?
- Luther College is 198.8% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.8% higher at Luther- Norse than Houghton College ($47,510.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Luther- Norse ($21,550 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 3.2% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,336 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 312.7% larger than aid received Houghton College ($35,441 vs. $8,587)
Luther- Norse vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 69 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Houghton 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 Houghton College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Houghton College (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton 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 Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/