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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Governors State University | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Loras College | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSU | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
GSU | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 60% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Loras College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 1,319 students)
GSU vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Loras College?
- Loras College is 362.6% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.3% higher at Loras College than Governors State University ($34,750.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Loras College ($9,833 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 19.2% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,230 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 113% larger than aid received Governors State University ($25,538 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 177 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $6,600 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($17,250 vs. $27,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/