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Overview |
SIUE | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SIUE | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SIUE | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 60% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,610 students)
SIUE vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 410.5% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 410.5% higher at Luther- Norse than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($47,510.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Luther- Norse ($13,586 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 3.9% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,272 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 232.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($35,441 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 109 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
SIUE vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $3,000 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/