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Overview |
Loras College | NEC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Loras College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.81 | ||
| 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 | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Loras College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | NEC | ||
| 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
- New England College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or NEC?
- New England College is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at NEC than Loras College ($40,178.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than NEC ($21,886 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 82% lower than costs at New England College ($9,230 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 14.6% larger than aid received Loras College ($29,272 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Loras College .
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or NEC? 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 NEC and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than New England College (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $9,800 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,400)
- New England College and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England 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 NEC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/