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SNC Saint Xavier University Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College SUNY Stony Brook| Saint Josephs College | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SJC | Loras College | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SJC | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SJC | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SJC | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 60% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Loras College?
- Loras College is 17.2% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Loras College than Saint Josephs College ($34,750.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Loras College ($15,836 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 2.7% lower than costs at Saint Josephs College ($9,230 vs. $9,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Saint Josephs College ($25,538 vs. $21,898)
SJC vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 103 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at SJC (3.27)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Saint Josephs College (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $5,200 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,000)
- Loras College and SJC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loras College and SJC 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 SJC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/