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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Milikin Carroll University ISU Loyola CULVER Eureka College Hope College| Monmouth College | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Monmouth College | Loras College | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Monmouth College | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Monmouth College | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | Loras 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 Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or Loras College?
- Monmouth College is 21% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Monmouth College than Loras College ($42,064.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth College than Loras College ($20,237 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 15.8% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($9,230 vs. $10,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 34.5% larger than aid received Loras College ($34,351 vs. $25,538)
Monmouth College vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 18 points higher than at Monmouth College (1070)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Monmouth College (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Monmouth College vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or Loras 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 Loras College and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Monmouth College (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Monmouth College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,000)
- Loras College and Monmouth College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loras College and Monmouth 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 Monmouth College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/