Colorado College vs Luther College

Colorado College and Luther College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Colorado College, nestled in the picturesque Rocky Mountains, boasts a lower acceptance rate and a larger student body, while Luther College, located in the vibrant city of Decorah, Iowa, offers a more intimate learning environment. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Colorado College	Luther College
Overview
Location	Colorado Springs, Colorado	Decorah, Iowa
Campus setting	City: Large	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	96.0%	84.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	14.3%	76.1%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1088 - 1318
ACT range	N/A	22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		8.0%
Students submitting ACT score		37.0%
Total number of applicants	10,975	2,495
Total number of admissions given out	1,564	1,898
Admitted students who chose to enroll	620	444
Yield rate	39.6%	23.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$79,562	$61,175
Average net price	$30,200	$25,929
Tuition	$61,596	$46,130
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,052 Meal plan: $5,616	Room/dormitory: $4,870 Meal plan: $5,490
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	57.0% Average amount $48,666	100.0% Average amount $34,281
Students receiving federal student loan	26.0% Average amount $5,010	69.0% Average amount $5,292
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $26,825	13.0% Average amount $13,652

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,241 Men 43.5% Women 56.5%	1,744 Men 43.4% Women 56.6%
Graduate students	25 Men 20.0% Women 80.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	70.5%
International students	6.6%	9.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	1,745	2,156
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Illinois California

Academics
Popular study areas	Physical Science Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Natural Resources and Conservation	Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Philosophy and Religious Studies
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	85.7%	72.5%
Dropout rate	2.2%	27.4%
Transferred out	11.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,092 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $59,954 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,396 Year 2: $20,482 Year 3: $29,045 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,826 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $16,137 Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,555 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,472 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: N/A Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,195 Year 2: $75,518 Year 3: $91,432 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,140 Year 2: $65,441 Year 3: $66,753 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,758 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $64,932 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,532 Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $55,251 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,545 Year 2: $45,175 Year 3: $50,853 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,709 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $44,954 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,831 Year 2: $35,401 Year 3: $41,091 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,489 Year 2: $38,559 Year 3: $40,687 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,592 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $38,953 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,828 Year 2: $27,536 Year 3: $38,178

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