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Overview |
Luther- Norse | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Luther- Norse | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Luther College is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 1,594 students)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or University of Sioux Falls?
- Luther College is 138.3% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at Luther- Norse than University of Sioux Falls ($47,510.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Luther- Norse ($20,957 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 31.9% lower than costs at Luther College ($8,090 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 192.5% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($35,441 vs. $12,117)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 133 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or University of Sioux Falls? 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 Sioux Falls and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than University of Sioux Falls (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/