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Overview |
Loras College | Bellevue University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Bellevue, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 13,841 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | bellevue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Bellevue University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $8,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $24,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $4,990 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Loras College | Bellevue University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Loras College | Bellevue University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Bellevue University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,515 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Bellevue University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
Loras College | Bellevue University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 88% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Bellevue University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bellevue University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (13,841 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Bellevue University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Bellevue University?
- Loras College is 332.2% more expensive to attend than Bellevue University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 332.2% higher at Loras College than Bellevue University ($34,750.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Bellevue University ($21,886 vs. $24,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 15.3% lower than costs at Bellevue University ($9,230 vs. $10,638)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Bellevue University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 411.8% larger than aid received Bellevue University ($25,538 vs. $4,990)
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Bellevue University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellevue University or Loras College .
Loras College vs. Bellevue University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Bellevue 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 Bellevue University and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Bellevue University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bellevue University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $49,200)
- Bellevue University students graduate with a $8,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($18,515 vs. $27,000)
- Bellevue University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellevue University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/