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Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	California Lutheran University	97149	76.31	1,110 – 1,330	32774	54981	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $97,149 3.2% Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
2	Muhlenberg College	86827	71.99	1,280 – 1,430	34739	53265	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA In addition to an 82-acre campus, Muhlenberg College also maintains nearby 60-acre Graver Arboretum and 40-acre Raker Wildlife Preserve. Most of their programs focus on liberal arts and pre-professional education – Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General is a popular area of study....Read more Average Faculty Salary $86,827 3.7% Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $34,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,265
3	Susquehanna University	83241	79.08	1,090 – 1,310	26444	51535	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA Based in Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University accepts 79% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students attending Susquehanna University currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $45,185 each. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $83,241 4.6% Acceptance Rate 79.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,535
4	St Olaf College	82960	43.38	1,310 – 1,440	26756	48373	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 44 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Average Faculty Salary $82,960 1.2% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
5	Carthage College	80829	84.45	1,040 – 1,210	27066	46116	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Carthage College Kenosha, WI Average Faculty Salary $80,829 5.4% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
6	Capital University	78394	65.01	920 – 1,170	22395	45767	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Capital University Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Capital University accepts 65% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Capital University will receive institutional grant aid. At Capital University, there is a 73% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will graduate......Read more Average Faculty Salary $78,394 2.0% Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,395 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
7	Pacific Lutheran University	77291	86.6	1,050 – 1,270	22299	52212	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Average Faculty Salary $77,291 3.1% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
8	Augsburg University	75700	95	940 – 1,190	24561	48616	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 95% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and around 41% of students will......Read more Average Faculty Salary $75,700 0.3% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
9	Gustavus Adolphus College	75157	60.99	1,180 – 1,370	26094	51546	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 5,290 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 3,230 of them. The college has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Average Faculty Salary $75,157 3.6% Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
10	Augustana College	75099	66.28	1,030 – 1,290	24714	49849	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Average Faculty Salary $75,099 3.3% Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
11	Luther College	73038	83.98	1,100 – 1,370	24511	49541	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Average Faculty Salary $73,038 0.5% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
12	Wittenberg University	70444	80.46	1,080 – 1,290	23537	42437	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Wittenberg University Springfield, OH Found in Springfield, Wittenberg University’s acceptance rate is 80% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Wittenberg University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $70,444 1.8% Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,537 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,437
13	Lenoir-Rhyne University	69906	87.61	970 – 1,180	21546	44799	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 88%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $69,906 0.2% Acceptance Rate 87.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,546 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
14	Concordia College at Moorhead	69428	62.65	1,080 – 1,240	25190	48225	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Average Faculty Salary $69,428 1.9% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $25,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
15	Roanoke College	67979	83.06	1,110 – 1,320	26044	45330	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Roanoke College Salem, VA Found in Salem, Roanoke College accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Roanoke College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $67,979 0.0% Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,330
16	Grand View University	67739	99.09	930 – 1,110	22319	47582	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Grand View University Des Moines, IA Based in Des Moines, Grand View University’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 70% and 45% of students will graduate in four years. The common majors among......Read more Average Faculty Salary $67,739 12.7% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,582
17	Newberry College	67202	90.61	890 – 1,130	21943	38983	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 91% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 71% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $67,202 14.0% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,943 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
18	Thiel College	66636	71.89	950 – 1,180	22545	40686	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Thiel College Greenville, PA Located in Greenville, Thiel College accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Thiel College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $66,636 4.5% Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,545 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,686
19	Wartburg College	64870	75.84	1,070 – 1,280	24031	48795	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Average Faculty Salary $64,870 1.3% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
20	Midland University	62448	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $62,448 0.7% Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
21	Augustana University	56317	72.89	1,090 – 1,290	24977	49826	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Physical Therapy/Therapist are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Average Faculty Salary $56,317 16.2% Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
22	Waldorf University	52171	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Average Faculty Salary $52,171 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
23	Bethany College	41378	56	860 – 1,090	28192	40805	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Evangelical Lutheran Church Bethany College Lindsborg, KS One of the oldest colleges in the state, Bethany College opened in 1881. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid and, as a NAIA Division II school, there are athletic scholarships available. Many choose to pursue degrees in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. Average Faculty Salary $41,378 0.1% Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $28,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,805