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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Umary | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 3,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | umary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Umary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $18,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $18,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $18,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $13,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Umary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 1,499 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1096/1320 | ||
| 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 | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Umary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Umary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Umary | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Umary | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Umary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,652 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Umary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Umary?
- Luther College is 153.9% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.9% higher at Luther- Norse than University of Mary ($47,510.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Luther- Norse ($18,369 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 29.8% lower than costs at Luther College ($8,220 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as University of Mary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 165.1% larger than aid received University of Mary ($35,441 vs. $13,371)
Luther- Norse vs. Umary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Umary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Umary or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 113 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Umary has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Umary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Umary? 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 Umary and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than University of Mary (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mary earn on average $1,900 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $50,000)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Umary graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary 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/