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Overview |
Loras College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Loras College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Loras College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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
- Loras College is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 793 students)
Loras College vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Warren Wilson than Loras College ($37,500.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Warren Wilson ($21,886 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 30.6% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($9,230 vs. $12,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 1.9% larger than aid received Loras College ($26,012 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 32 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Loras College (24)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Loras College vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Warren Wilson College (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $18,400 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/