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SNC University of St Thomas Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Saint John's Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | College of Saint Benedict | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $28,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $37,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1055/1245 | |||
| 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 | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Loras College | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Saint Benedict | ||
| 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
- College of Saint Benedict is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 46.6% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Saint Benedict than Loras College ($50,950.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Saint Benedict ($21,886 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 29.2% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($9,230 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as College of Saint Benedict (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 45.9% larger than aid received Loras College ($37,252 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 30 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Loras College (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
Loras College vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Saint Benedict? 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 Saint Benedict and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Loras College (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $4,500 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $49,200)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loras College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/