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UWM SNC Clarke University Stritch St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University DePaul Franklin University Carthage SHU| Loras College | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | CUW | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Loras College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Loras College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Loras College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or CUW?
- Loras College is 6% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Loras College than Concordia University Wisconsin ($34,750.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than CUW ($21,886 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 31.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($9,230 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 8.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($25,538 vs. $23,477)
Loras College vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 22 points higher than at CUW (1066)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CUW (23)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than CUW (70.4%)
Loras College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or CUW? 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 CUW and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $3,100 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/