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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Xavier | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Xavier?
- Luther College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Luther- Norse than Xavier University ($47,510.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Xavier ($25,734 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 29.5% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,670 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 27% larger than aid received Xavier University ($35,441 vs. $27,897)
Luther- Norse vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 68 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Luther College (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $50,000)
- Xavier University and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University and Luther- Norse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/