Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Northern Illinois Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Judson University | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Judson University | Loras College | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,213 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | loras.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Judson University | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $36,454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $36,454 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $9,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,331 | $22,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,948 | $26,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Loras College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 873 | 1,652 | ||
| Admitted | 551 | 1,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.1% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Judson University | Loras College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Judson University | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Loras College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Judson University | Loras College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Loras College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (1,213 students vs. 1,058 students)
Judson University vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Loras College?
- Loras College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($36,454.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Loras College than Judson University ($36,454.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Loras College ($21,331 vs. $22,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 22.3% lower than costs at Judson University ($9,668 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Judson University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 18.6% larger than aid received Judson University ($26,030 vs. $21,948)
Judson University vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 2 points higher than at Judson University (1086)
- Incoming Judson University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Loras College (24)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Judson University (63.1%)
Judson University vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Judson University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/