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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Loras College | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 1,213 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $36,454 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $36,454 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $9,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $22,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $26,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 1,652 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 1,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Iowa | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Iowa | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Loras College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 1,213 students)
Iowa vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Loras College?
- Loras College is 304.3% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($36,454.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Loras College than University of Iowa ($36,454.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Loras College ($20,121 vs. $22,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 30.5% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($9,668 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 173.7% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($26,030 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 76 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Loras College (24)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Iowa (84.7%)
Iowa vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Loras College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $10,600 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,200)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa 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/