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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | ABC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Loras College | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | Open | ||
| 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 |
Loras College | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Loras College | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | ABC | ||
| 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
- Loras College is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 218 students)
Loras College vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or ABC?
- Loras College is 123.6% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at Loras College than Arlington Baptist College ($34,750.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arlington Baptist College than Loras College ($19,990 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 11.1% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,310 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Arlington Baptist College (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 287.4% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($25,538 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or Loras College .
Loras College vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or ABC? 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 ABC and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Arlington Baptist College (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $12,300 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $36,900)
- Arlington Baptist College students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($26,001 vs. $27,000)
- ABC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/