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MCC-MW| Graceland University Lamoni | Spalding University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Spalding | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #718 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 858/1105 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $258 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Spalding | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spalding University is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (1,532 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Spalding?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Spalding University ($31,250.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Spalding ($16,627 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 21.7% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($8,300 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 82.5% larger than aid received Spalding University ($29,753 vs. $16,307)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 9 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Graceland University-Lamoni students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Spalding University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $1,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($23,544 vs. $25,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($243 vs. $258)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/