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Overview |
Woodbury University | Loras College | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Woodbury University | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | Loras College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Loras College?
- Woodbury University is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Woodbury University than Loras College ($43,392.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Woodbury University ($21,886 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 53.2% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($9,230 vs. $14,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Woodbury University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 7.2% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($25,538 vs. $23,816)
Woodbury University vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Woodbury University .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 144 points higher than at Woodbury University (944)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
Woodbury University vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Woodbury University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $49,200)
- Loras College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Loras College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/