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Assessing the Mission of Lutheran Colleges

In 2004, 39 Lutheran colleges sponsored a massive, nationwide research project to assess the educational effectiveness of Lutheran colleges in comparison to other sectors of higher education. The study looked at the undergraduate experiences and outcomes of several thousand graduates from nearly 800 colleges and universities. The findings underscore the importance of integrating faith and values throughout the college experience.

In comparison with graduates of flagship public universities, Lutheran college graduates were more likely to report - 

Questions of ethics and values were often integrated into classroom discussions:

Lutheran College Graduates 68%

27%  « Public University Graduates

Their college helped them develop moral principles to guide their actions:

Lutheran College Graduates 77%

35% « Public University Graduates

They benefited from opportunities for spiritual development:

Lutheran College Graduates 74%

22% « Public University Graduates

They learned more about their faith during college:

Lutheran College Graduates 58%

18% « Public University Graduates

Their college helped them develop a sense of purpose in life:

Lutheran College Graduates 74%

Public University Graduates 55%

In their adult lives, Lutheran college graduates were more likely to:

Participate actively in their churches:

Lutheran College Graduates 81% Public University Graduates 57%

Place high priority on being free to consider the moral sides of decision making:

Lutheran College Graduates 92% Public University Graduates 85%

Place high priority on contributing to their communities:

Lutheran College Graduates 82%   Public University Graduates 70%