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University of Toledo Northern Illinois BGSU| Judson University | Lourdes University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 850/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Judson University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $312 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Judson University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Lourdes University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lourdes University is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Lourdes University?
- Judson University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Judson University than Lourdes University ($29,850.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Lourdes University ($19,268 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 6% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($11,320 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($21,123 vs. $18,038)
Judson University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 103 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Lourdes University has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University or Lourdes University? 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 Lourdes University and Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Lourdes University (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,600)
- Judson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $30,250)
- Judson University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($237 vs. $312)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/