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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1340/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Macalester College is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Macalester College than Luther College ($62,270.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Macalester College ($25,734 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 31.2% lower than costs at Macalester College ($10,670 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Luther College ($40,262 vs. $35,441)
Luther- Norse vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 179 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Luther- Norse vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Macalester 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 Macalester College and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Luther College (87% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $50,000)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $4,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($22,670 vs. $27,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/