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University of Lynchburg SNC Longwood University EMU Clarke University St. Ambrose University JMU Cornell College RU VWC Iowa Carroll University| Loras College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | BC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Loras College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Loras College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at BC than Loras College ($38,800.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Loras College ($19,332 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 49.8% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($9,230 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 33.7% larger than aid received Loras College ($34,142 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 54 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Loras College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or BC? 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 BC and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is the same as at Bridgewater College (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $6,100 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Loras College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/