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Overview |
Taylor University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Taylor University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Taylor University | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Taylor University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,610 students)
Taylor University vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Luther- Norse than Taylor University ($47,510.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Taylor University ($25,734 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 3.6% lower than costs at Taylor University ($10,670 vs. $11,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 52.1% larger than aid received Taylor University ($35,441 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 12 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Luther College (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/