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Overview |
Luther- Norse | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or University of Dayton?
- Luther College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Luther- Norse than University of Dayton ($47,510.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than University of Dayton ($25,734 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 44.2% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($10,670 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 11% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($35,441 vs. $31,920)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 8 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Luther College (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $7,300 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $50,000)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/