Luther College vs Whitworth University

Luther College and Whitworth University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Luther College, nestled in the picturesque town of Decorah, Iowa, boasts a tight-knit community and a strong emphasis on the liberal arts. Whitworth University, located in the vibrant city of Spokane, Washington, prides itself on its commitment to experiential learning and its focus on preparing students for careers in the global marketplace. With acceptance rates of 75% and 68%, respectively, both universities offer a selective admissions process. While Luther College's student body is predominantly White (88%), Whitworth University's student body is more diverse, with 70% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Asian, and 3% Black students. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Luther College	Whitworth University
Overview
Location	Decorah, Iowa	Spokane, Washington
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	79.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	76.1%	91.5%
Application fees
SAT range	1088 - 1318	1070 - 1280
ACT range	22 - 29	22 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	8.0%	26.0%
Students submitting ACT score	37.0%	9.0%
Total number of applicants	2,495	3,944
Total number of admissions given out	1,898	3,607
Admitted students who chose to enroll	444	534
Yield rate	23.4%	14.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$61,175	$62,786
Average net price	$25,929	$27,438
Tuition	$46,130	$46,350
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,870 Meal plan: $5,490	Room/dormitory: $6,850 Meal plan: $5,650
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $34,281	98.0% Average amount $34,270
Students receiving federal student loan	69.0% Average amount $5,292	65.0% Average amount $5,576
Students taking out private loans	13.0% Average amount $13,652	7.0% Average amount $15,705

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,744 Men 43.4% Women 56.6%	2,309 Men 41.1% Women 58.9%
Graduate students	N/A	372 Men 33.6% Women 66.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	70.5%	26.9%
International students	9.9%	4.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,156	1,335
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Illinois California	Washington Oregon Hawaii California Idaho

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Philosophy and Religious Studies	Education Business Multidisciplinary Studies Health Professions Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	72.5%	75.4%
Dropout rate	27.4%	3.1%
Transferred out	N/A	21.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,327 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $85,959 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,209 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $80,090 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,919 Year 2: $57,705 Year 3: $62,262 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,710 Year 2: $52,789 Year 3: $58,401 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,839 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $56,850 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,348 Year 2: $40,747 Year 3: $45,144 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,147 Year 2: $43,575 Year 3: $43,661 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,371 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $37,590 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,632 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $36,382 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,586 Year 2: $28,055 Year 3: $35,703

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