| Luther vs. Central |
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|---|---|---|
#4 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #132 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$52,120 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$20,988 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$34,426 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,133 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,215 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter71.54% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.17% |
| Lower19.92% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.02% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger1,384 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Smaller1,084 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower66% |
| Lower13% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher30% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,156) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,405) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,650) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,660) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 171 | Number of faculty | 103 |
| Higher$73,038 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,020 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.