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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Baker Loyola OKWU Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Fayette, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | centralmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $26,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $26,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $24,828 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $18,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,166 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,141 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loras College | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $174 |
Diversity |
Loras College | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Loras College | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | CMU - CLAS | ||
| 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 CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 1,080 students)
Loras College vs. CMU - CLAS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or CMU - CLAS?
- Loras College is 31.8% more expensive to attend than CMU - CLAS for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $26,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Loras College than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ($34,750.00 vs. $26,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than CMU - CLAS ($21,886 vs. $24,828)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 3.6% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,910 vs. $9,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 41.5% larger than aid received Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ($25,538 vs. $18,044)
Loras College vs. CMU - CLAS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or CMU - CLAS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU - CLAS or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 45 points higher than at CMU - CLAS (1043)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CMU - CLAS (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU - CLAS students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- CMU - CLAS has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. CMU - CLAS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or CMU - CLAS? 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 CMU - CLAS and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $10,600 more per year than CMU - CLAS graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,600)
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $10,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($16,875 vs. $27,000)
- CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($174 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU - CLAS 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/