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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College ISU Iowa OU Wartburg College Carroll University Loyola Northern Illinois Hope College| Loras College | Upper Iowa University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | UIU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | uiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $32,589 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $32,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $24,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $25,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | UIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,405 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | UIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Loras College | UIU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Loras College | UIU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | UIU | ||
| 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
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or UIU?
- Loras College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Loras College than Upper Iowa University ($34,750.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than UIU ($21,886 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 4.5% lower than costs at Upper Iowa University ($9,230 vs. $9,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 1% larger than aid received Loras College ($25,788 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 158 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UIU (3.34)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than UIU (54.2%)
Loras College vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or UIU? 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 UIU and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Upper Iowa University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $7,100 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/