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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa ISU Carroll University Simpson College Loyola Wartburg College Hope College Coe College| Central College | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Loras College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | |||
| 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 |
Central College | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Central College | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Loras College | ||
| 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 Central College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Loras College?
- Loras College is 75.5% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at Loras College than Central College ($34,750.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Central College ($21,886 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 17.7% lower than costs at Central College ($9,230 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 132.2% larger than aid received Central College ($25,538 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 20 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Loras College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,000)
- Loras College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loras College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/