- Both Morningside University and Luther College are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Luther College has more expensive tuition of $50,320 than Morningside University ($38,190).
- Morningside University has tighter acceptance rate of 55.18% than Luther College (65.09%).
- Morningside University is larger with 2,249 students than Luther College (1,610 students).
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| #16 in Iowa | Rankings | #74 in Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Sioux City, IA | Location | Decorah, IA |
| Known as | Luther Norse | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,190 | Undergraduate | $50,320 |
| $11,111 | Graduate | |
| $23,591 | Financial Aid | $35,965 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 55.18% | Acceptance Rate | 65.09% |
| 13.94% | Yield | 18.52% |
| Test Scores | 1,205 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,249 | Total Students | 1,610 |
| 1,186 | Undergraduate | 1,610 |
| 1,063 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,103 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $47,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 860) $5,780 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,156) $5,020 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,940 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,650 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 72 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 153 Full-time 47 Part-time |
| 236 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 361 Full-time 174 Part-time |
| $62,688 for Faculties $55,054 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,393 for Faculties $51,474 Part-time |