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Overview |
Loras College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Loras College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Loras College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Loras College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Loras College is 440.6% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at Loras College than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($34,750.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Loras College ($13,427 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 14% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,094 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than University of Wisconsin River Falls (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 468.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($25,538 vs. $4,489)
Loras College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 38 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1050)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (3.44)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
Loras College vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or University of Wisconsin-River 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 Wisconsin-River Falls and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $5,100 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $4,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($22,725 vs. $27,000)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-River 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/