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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Pacific | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Pacific than Luther College ($50,884.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Pacific ($25,734 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 35% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,670 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 6.3% larger than aid received Pacific University ($35,441 vs. $33,340)
Luther- Norse vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 89 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Pacific University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/