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Overview |
Lewis University | Loras College | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | |||
| 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 |
Lewis University | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis University | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | 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
- Lewis University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 1,319 students)
Lewis University vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Loras College?
- Lewis University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Lewis University than Loras College ($36,320.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Loras College ($19,184 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 29.5% lower than costs at Lewis University ($9,230 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Loras College ($26,423 vs. $25,538)
Lewis University vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 37 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Loras College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $49,200)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/