Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UIC Northeastern Illinois University SNC DePaul Clarke University St. Ambrose University EIU Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Northern Illinois KU| Chicago State University | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CSU | Loras College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | loras.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CSU | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $34,750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Loras College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
CSU | Loras College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CSU | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Loras College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Loras College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 60% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Loras College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,319 students)
CSU vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Loras College?
- Loras College is 353.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 353.9% higher at Loras College than Chicago State University ($34,750.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Loras College ($6,446 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 49.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,230 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 60.7% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($25,538 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 213 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Chicago State University (59% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $10,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,300)
- Loras College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Loras College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/