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Overview |
Loras College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Loras College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loras College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Loras College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Benedict College?
- Loras College is 138% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138% higher at Loras College than Benedict College ($34,750.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Loras College ($17,845 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 39.8% lower than costs at Loras College ($6,600 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 111.2% larger than aid received Benedict College ($25,538 vs. $12,093)
Loras College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Loras College .
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Loras College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Benedict College (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $24,200 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $25,000)
- Loras College students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Loras College graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/