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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Southfield, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,966 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | ltu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $32,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $19,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 2,537 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 2,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.44 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lawrence Technological University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,966 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Lawrence Technological University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Lawrence Technological University?
- Luther College is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Lawrence Technological University for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Luther- Norse than Lawrence Technological University ($47,510.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Lawrence Technological University ($25,734 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 6.1% lower than costs at Lawrence Technological University ($10,670 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Lawrence Technological University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 80.3% larger than aid received Lawrence Technological University ($35,441 vs. $19,658)
Luther- Norse vs. Lawrence Technological University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Lawrence Technological University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence Technological University or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 23 points higher than at Lawrence Technological University (1156)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Lawrence Technological University (26)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Lawrence Technological University (3.44)
- Lawrence Technological University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Lawrence Technological University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Lawrence Technological 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 Lawrence Technological University and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Lawrence Technological University (69% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,000)
- Lawrence Technological University and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lawrence Technological University and Luther- Norse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence Technological University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/