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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Wisconsin Hope College Coe College Monmouth College Edgewood College| Loras College | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 76% | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Viterbo?
- Loras College is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Loras College than Viterbo University ($34,750.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Viterbo ($21,886 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 11.2% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($9,230 vs. $10,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($25,538 vs. $20,567)
Loras College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 2 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Loras College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Loras College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Viterbo University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo University and Loras College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/