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Overview |
UChicago | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UChicago | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
UChicago | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
UChicago | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Luther- Norse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 1,610 students)
UChicago vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Luther- Norse?
- University of Chicago is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at UChicago than Luther College ($61,179.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than UChicago ($25,734 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 72.4% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($10,670 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 36.6% larger than aid received Luther College ($48,422 vs. $35,441)
UChicago vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 327 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Luther College (92% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $48,500 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $50,000)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/