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Overview |
Moody | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,410 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moody.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moody | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,368 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,560 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Moody | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 324 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 305 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Moody | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moody | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Moody | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Moody | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Moody | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Moody Bible Institute is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,410 students vs. 1,610 students)
Moody vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moody or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 247.3% more expensive to attend than Moody for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.3% higher at Luther- Norse than Moody Bible Institute ($47,510.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moody Bible Institute than Luther- Norse ($21,368 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 18.2% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($10,670 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Moody Bible Institute (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 235.6% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($35,441 vs. $10,560)
Moody vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moody or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Moody .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Moody vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moody or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Moody.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Moody Bible Institute (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/