Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound Whitman College SNC Clarke University Reed UO St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa University of Portland Carroll University| Loras College | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Loras College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | willamette.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Loras College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $45,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Willamette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loras College | Willamette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Loras College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Willamette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Loras College | Willamette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Willamette University than Loras College ($45,000.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Willamette University ($21,886 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 55.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($9,230 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Loras College ($27,700 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 140 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Loras College (24)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Loras College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Loras College (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,200)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/