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Overview |
Wesley College | Loras College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesley College | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Wesley College | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesley College | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | Loras College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Loras College?
- Loras College is 29% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Loras College than Wesley College ($34,750.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 28.5% lower than costs at Wesley College ($9,230 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Wesley College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($25,538 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Wesley College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 252 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wesley College (17)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Wesley College (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,000)
- Loras College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Loras College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/