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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | Minnesota School of Business Lakeville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Lakeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | msbcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $14,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $14,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $5,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $18,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $5,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Loras College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Loras College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Loras College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | - | ||
Campus |
Loras College | MSB-Lakeville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than MSB-Lakeville based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 140 students)
Loras College vs. MSB-Lakeville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or MSB-Lakeville?
- Loras College is 147.5% more expensive to attend than MSB-Lakeville for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.5% higher at Loras College than Minnesota School of Business Lakeville ($34,750.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota School of Business Lakeville than Loras College ($18,889 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota School of Business Lakeville are 68.7% lower than costs at Loras College ($5,472 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Minnesota School of Business Lakeville (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 366.7% larger than aid received Minnesota School of Business Lakeville ($25,538 vs. $5,472)
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or MSB-Lakeville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSB-Lakeville or Loras College .
Loras College vs. MSB-Lakeville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or MSB-Lakeville? 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 MSB-Lakeville and Loras College.
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $13,900 more per year than MSB-Lakeville graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $35,300)
- Minnesota School of Business Lakeville students graduate with a $675 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($26,325 vs. $27,000)
- MSB-Lakeville graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSB-Lakeville students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/