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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| International Business College | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IBC | Loras College | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 186 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ibcfortwayne.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
IBC | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,960 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,960 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,380 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
IBC | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
IBC | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IBC | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,379 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
IBC | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
IBC | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 60% | ||
Campus |
IBC | 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 IBC based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 186 students)
IBC vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IBC or Loras College?
- Loras College is 148.9% more expensive to attend than IBC for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $13,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.9% higher at Loras College than International Business College ($34,750.00 vs. $13,960.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at International Business College are 10.1% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,380 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than International Business College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is ?% larger than aid received International Business College ($25,538 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IBC or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or IBC .
IBC vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IBC 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 IBC.
- The graduation rate at IBC is higher than Loras College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $20,800 more per year than IBC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $28,400)
- International Business College students graduate with a $15,621 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($11,379 vs. $27,000)
- IBC graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IBC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/