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Overview |
Loras College | Elms College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Loras College | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Loras College | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Elms College | ||
| 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
- Loras College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 1,275 students)
Loras College vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Elms College than Loras College ($38,735.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Elms College ($21,886 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 60.7% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($9,230 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 6.2% larger than aid received Loras College ($27,109 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 112 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Elms 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 Elms College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/