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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Northwest | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Northwest?
- Luther College is 689.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.2% higher at Luther- Norse than Northwest Missouri State University ($47,510.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Luther- Norse ($14,197 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,428 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 322.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($35,441 vs. $8,387)
Luther- Norse vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 132 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest 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 Northwest students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/