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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa WLC Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | BLC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Loras College | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Loras College | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | BLC | ||
| 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 BLC based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 830 students)
Loras College vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or BLC?
- Loras College is 22.7% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Loras College than Bethany Lutheran College ($34,750.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Loras College ($18,525 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 11.6% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,270 vs. $9,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 23.3% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($25,538 vs. $20,705)
Loras College vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 14 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than BLC (58.5%)
Loras College vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or BLC? 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 BLC and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $11,900 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BLC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/