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Overview |
Loras College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Loras College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loras College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Loras College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 74.9% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Dickinson College than Loras College ($60,776.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Dickinson College ($21,886 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 72.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($9,230 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 54.9% larger than aid received Loras College ($39,554 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Loras College .
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Loras College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Loras College (84% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,200)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loras College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/