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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Westminster College Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | WWU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Loras College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Loras College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Loras College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Loras College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or WWU?
- Loras College is 31.1% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Loras College than William Woods University ($34,750.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than WWU ($21,886 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 13.2% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,230 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 25% larger than aid received William Woods University ($25,538 vs. $20,431)
Loras College vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 53 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than WWU (61.5%)
Loras College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or WWU? 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 WWU and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than William Woods University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $10,600 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU 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/