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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Rockhurst Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Creighton University University of Missouri-Columbia Coe College| Loras College | William Jewell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Loras College | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1130 | |||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loras College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Loras College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | William Jewell 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
- Loras College is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 853 students)
Loras College vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or William Jewell College?
- Loras College is 89.3% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.3% higher at Loras College than William Jewell College ($34,750.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than Loras College ($20,108 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 9.8% lower than costs at William Jewell College ($9,230 vs. $10,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 89.9% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($25,538 vs. $13,451)
Loras College vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 72 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Loras College (24)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Loras College vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or William Jewell 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 William Jewell College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Loras College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $700 more per year than William Jewell College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,500)
- William Jewell College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Jewell College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Jewell College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/