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Overview |
Loras College | Grace Bible College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Grace Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Loras College | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.03 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loras College | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Grace Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Grace Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Loras College | Grace Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Grace Bible 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
- Loras College is larger than than Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 1,031 students)
Loras College vs. Grace Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Grace Bible College?
- Loras College is 160.9% more expensive to attend than Grace Bible College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.9% higher at Loras College than Grace Bible College ($34,750.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than Loras College ($12,988 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 4.5% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,830 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Grace Bible College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 147.4% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($25,538 vs. $10,323)
Loras College vs. Grace Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Grace Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Bible College or Loras College .
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Grace Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. Grace Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Grace Bible College (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $3,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,247 vs. $27,000)
- Grace Bible College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Bible College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/