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Overview |
Loras College | CULVER | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Canton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | culver.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | CULVER | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $28,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $28,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $9,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $20,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $21,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | CULVER | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,246 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Loras College | CULVER | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | CULVER | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loras College | CULVER | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Loras College | CULVER | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | CULVER | ||
| 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 CULVER based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 999 students)
Loras College vs. CULVER Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or CULVER?
- Loras College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than CULVER for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Loras College than Culver Stockton College ($34,750.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culver Stockton College than Loras College ($20,522 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 0.4% lower than costs at Culver Stockton College ($9,230 vs. $9,270)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Culver Stockton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Culver Stockton College ($25,538 vs. $21,686)
Loras College vs. CULVER Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or CULVER? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CULVER or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 120 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CULVER (21)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CULVER (3.37)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. CULVER Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or CULVER? 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 CULVER and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Culver Stockton College (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $8,600 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,600)
- Culver Stockton College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CULVER graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CULVER students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/