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Overview |
Loras College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | |||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Loras College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Loras College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | St. Ambrose 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Loras College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Loras College than Saint Ambrose University ($34,750.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than St. Ambrose University ($21,886 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 29.9% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($9,230 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($25,538 vs. $25,476)
Loras College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 38 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Loras College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Loras College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $900 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/