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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Emmaus Bible College | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | Loras College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 197 | 1,213 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $36,454 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $36,454 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,250 | $9,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,393 | $22,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,274 | $26,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87 | 1,652 | ||
| Admitted | 85 | 1,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.7%Open | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | Loras College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,213 students vs. 197 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or Loras College?
- Loras College is 82.3% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($36,454.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at Loras College than Emmaus Bible College ($36,454.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Loras College ($14,393 vs. $22,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 4.5% lower than costs at Loras College ($9,250 vs. $9,668)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 59.9% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($26,030 vs. $16,274)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 19 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Loras College (91.8%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible College or Loras College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Loras College and Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Emmaus Bible College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $11,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($15,509 vs. $27,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loras College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/