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Carroll University Loras College Wisconsin Marquette University University of St Thomas Edgewood College Penn State Erie-Behrend College WLC Augustana Stritch| La Roche College | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LRC | SNC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,618 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,960 | $43,532 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,960 | $43,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,268 | $12,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,638 | $27,236 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,167 | $28,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
LRC | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 3,338 | ||
| Admitted | 1,601 | 3,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1055/1235 | 1066/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LRC | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
LRC | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
LRC | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
LRC | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Roche College is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (2,618 students vs. 2,165 students)
LRC vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 36.2% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($43,532.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at SNC than La Roche College ($43,532.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than SNC ($24,638 vs. $27,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Norbert College are 4.5% lower than costs at La Roche College ($12,698 vs. $13,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than La Roche College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 36.9% larger than aid received La Roche College ($28,988 vs. $21,167)
LRC vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or LRC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 186 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming SNC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at LRC (3.2)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than LRC (77.6%)
LRC vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC or SNC? 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 SNC and LRC.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than La Roche College (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $6,600 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/