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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | Crossroads College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Crossroads College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 96 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | crossroadscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Crossroads College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $15,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $15,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $6,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $18,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $8,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Crossroads College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 34 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 27 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 74.1% | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | Crossroads College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Crossroads College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Loras College | Crossroads College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Loras College | Crossroads College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | - | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Crossroads College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than Crossroads College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 96 students)
Loras College vs. Crossroads College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Crossroads College?
- Loras College is 123.3% more expensive to attend than Crossroads College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $15,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.3% higher at Loras College than Crossroads College ($34,750.00 vs. $15,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Crossroads College than Loras College ($18,320 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads College are 37.1% lower than costs at Loras College ($6,730 vs. $9,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Crossroads College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 215.7% larger than aid received Crossroads College ($25,538 vs. $8,090)
Loras College vs. Crossroads College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Crossroads College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads College or Loras College .
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Crossroads College (79.4%)
Loras College vs. Crossroads College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Crossroads 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 Crossroads College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Crossroads College (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Crossroads College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $33,500)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/