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SNC Clarke University Grand View University St. Ambrose University Cornell College ISU Iowa UIU Carroll University UNI Loyola Simpson College| Loras College | Wartburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #654 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $46,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $46,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $23,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $36,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Loras College | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| 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 | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Loras College | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Wartburg College | ||
| 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
- Wartburg College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,444 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Wartburg College than Loras College ($46,740.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Wartburg College ($21,886 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 11.4% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($9,230 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Wartburg College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 41.6% larger than aid received Loras College ($36,157 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 17 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Loras College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Wartburg College (24)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.48) as students at Wartburg College (3.48)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Wartburg College? 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 Wartburg College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than Loras College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Wartburg College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,100)
- Wartburg College and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wartburg College 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 Wartburg College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/