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Purdue Calumet Purdue BSU Indiana Tech SNC Penn State New Kensington UIC IU Clarke University IUPUI Trine University St. Ambrose University| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | Loras College | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IPFW | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
IPFW | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 60% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Loras College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 1,319 students)
IPFW vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Loras College?
- Loras College is 344.7% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Loras College than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($34,750.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Loras College ($11,951 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 9.5% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,230 vs. $10,111)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 243.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($25,538 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 93 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW 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 IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $10,600 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/