Effectiveness:
Lutheran college alumni report having a good balance between social and personal development and having a good sense of community. Lutheran college alumni are significantly more likely to report being completely satisfied with the quality of their education. While Lutheran college alumni are more likely than their public school counterparts to take out a loan to attend college, 95% say it was that it was a good investment.

Rigor:
Lutheran College alumni are more likely to report benefiting from quality faculty dedicated to teaching than flagship public alumni. In addition, significantly more Lutheran college alumni than flagship public alumni reported that they participated in an international study program and an internship.

Faith
Lutherans who attended Lutheran colleges are more likely than Lutheran alumni attending flagship publics to value integration of values and spirituality in life after college. Lutheran college alumni were also more likely to be involved in volunteer or community service activities during college.