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Overview |
Loras College | Davenport University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Loras College | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Davenport University | ||
| 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
- Davenport University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Davenport University?
- Loras College is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Loras College than Davenport University ($34,750.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than Loras College ($18,350 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 13.2% lower than costs at Davenport University ($9,230 vs. $10,444)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Davenport University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 49.1% larger than aid received Davenport University ($25,538 vs. $17,124)
Loras College vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or Loras College .
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Davenport University? 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 Davenport University and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Davenport University (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $33,700)
- Davenport University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Davenport University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/