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Overview |
Loras College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Loras College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | |||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Loras College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Loras College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | MidAmerica Nazarene 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
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- Loras College is 2% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Loras College than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($34,750.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($21,886 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 6.7% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($9,230 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 12.2% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($25,538 vs. $22,757)
Loras College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 73 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
Loras College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $1,800 more per year than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,400)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidAmerica Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/