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Overview |
Loras College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Loras College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Loras College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
Loras College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 809 students)
Loras College vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or St. Andrews University?
- Loras College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Loras College than St. Andrews University ($34,750.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than St. Andrews University ($21,886 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 24.4% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($9,230 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 50% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($25,538 vs. $17,026)
Loras College vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 170 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Loras College vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or St. Andrews 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. Andrews University and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than St. Andrews University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $12,800 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/