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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Truman State | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 3,636 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $9,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $17,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $10,701 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $12,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $10,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 3,263 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 2,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1126/1318 | ||
| 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 | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Truman State | ||
| 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
- Truman State University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,636 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Truman State?
- Luther College is 443.7% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $9,132.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.2% higher at Luther- Norse than Truman State University ($49,650.00 vs. $17,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Luther- Norse ($12,798 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 4.5% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,701 vs. $11,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Truman State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 248.9% larger than aid received Truman State University ($38,042 vs. $10,904)
Luther- Norse vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 67 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Truman State has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Truman State? 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 Truman State and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is the same as at Truman State University (69% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $200 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($22,656 vs. $27,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/