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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| The University of Tampa | Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UT | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1075/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UT | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
UT | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
UT | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UT | 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 1,610 students)
UT vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 58.2% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Luther- Norse than The University of Tampa ($47,510.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than UT ($25,734 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 14% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($10,670 vs. $12,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 152.5% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($35,441 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or UT .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 87 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UT (3.5)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than The University of Tampa (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $1,800 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,000)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $1,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,557 vs. $27,000)
- UT graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/