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Overview |
Loras College | Central | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,213 | 12,788 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,454 | $8,325 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,454 | $16,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,668 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,338 | $15,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,030 | $6,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Loras College | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,652 | 4,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,517 | 3,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Central | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 1,213 students)
Loras College vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Central?
- Loras College is 337.9% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($36,454.00 vs. $8,325.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.9% higher at Loras College than University of Central Missouri ($36,454.00 vs. $16,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Loras College ($15,728 vs. $22,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 5.6% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,668 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 320.3% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($26,030 vs. $6,193)
Loras College vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 78 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Central (68.6%)
Loras College vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Central? 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 Central and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than University of Central Missouri (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $4,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($22,441 vs. $27,000)
- Central 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 Central students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/