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Overview |
Loras College | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Loras College | Columbia College | ||
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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 | 3.59 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Loras College | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Loras College | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Columbia College?
- Loras College is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Loras College than Columbia College ($34,750.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Columbia College ($21,886 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 6.5% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,670 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 86.1% larger than aid received Columbia College ($25,538 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Loras College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Loras College (3.48)
Loras College vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Columbia College (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $4,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($22,034 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/