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SNC Clarke University CUW UWM CMA St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Alverno College Carroll University Mount Mary College Lake Forest College| Loras College | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Stritch | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Loras College | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Loras College | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Stritch?
- Loras College is 0% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Loras College than Cardinal Stritch University ($34,750.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Loras College ($20,002 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 3.7% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,900 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Loras College ($28,670 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 60 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $49,200)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University 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 Stritch students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/