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Overview |
Loras College | Albright College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Loras College | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Albright College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albright College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Albright College?
- Loras College is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Loras College than Albright College ($34,750.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Loras College ($21,496 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 61.9% lower than costs at Albright College ($9,230 vs. $14,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Albright College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 19.2% larger than aid received Albright College ($25,538 vs. $21,420)
Loras College vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Loras College .
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Albright College (84.9%)
Loras College vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Albright 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 Albright College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Albright College is higher than Loras College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $300 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $49,200)
- Loras College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Loras College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/