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Overview |
Loras College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 2,354 | ||
| 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 | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Loras College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Lenoir-Rhyne 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
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Loras College ($43,000.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Loras College ($21,843 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 39.8% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,230 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 39.6% larger than aid received Loras College ($35,641 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 98 points higher than at Lenoir-Rhyne University (990)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Lenoir-Rhyne University (3.41)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Loras College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/