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Overview |
Loras College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Loras College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loras College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Loras College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Loras College ($52,490.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($21,886 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 19.3% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,230 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 28.5% larger than aid received Loras College ($32,808 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Loras College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Loras College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Loras College (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $49,200)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gustavus Adolphus College and Loras College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gustavus Adolphus College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/