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Overview |
Loras College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Loras College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or University of Sioux Falls?
- Loras College is 74.3% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at Loras College than University of Sioux Falls ($34,750.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Loras College ($20,957 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 14.1% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,090 vs. $9,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 110.8% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($25,538 vs. $12,117)
Loras College vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 42 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
Loras College vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is the same as at University of Sioux Falls (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/