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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | Mercy College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 911 | ||
| 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 | mchs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $16,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $16,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $7,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $22,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Loras College | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 152 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 46.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than Mercy College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 911 students)
Loras College vs. Mercy College of Health Sciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Mercy College of Health Sciences?
- Loras College is 108.9% more expensive to attend than Mercy College of Health Sciences for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $16,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at Loras College than Mercy College of Health Sciences ($34,750.00 vs. $16,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Mercy College of Health Sciences ($21,886 vs. $22,433)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Health Sciences are 24.6% lower than costs at Loras College ($7,410 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Mercy College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 169.6% larger than aid received Mercy College of Health Sciences ($25,538 vs. $9,472)
Loras College vs. Mercy College of Health Sciences Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Mercy College of Health Sciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy College of Health Sciences or Loras College .
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Mercy College of Health Sciences (3.12)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. Mercy College of Health Sciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Mercy College of Health Sciences? 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 Mercy College of Health Sciences and Loras College.
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,400)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy College of Health Sciences 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/