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SNC Clarke University Wisconsin St. Ambrose University Carroll University Cornell College Iowa UWM Marquette University Loyola Carthage Hope College| Loras College | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Loras College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Loras College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Edgewood 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
- Edgewood College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Edgewood College?
- Loras College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Loras College than Edgewood College ($34,750.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Edgewood College ($21,886 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 31.3% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($9,230 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 31.5% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($25,538 vs. $19,418)
Loras College vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 38 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Edgewood College (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/