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South Dakota State University SNC Clarke University Dakota Wesleyan University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University USD Loyola Hope College Augustana| Loras College | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Loras College | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | |||
| 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 | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Dakota State | ||
| 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
- Dakota State University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Dakota State?
- Loras College is 356.3% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.2% higher at Loras College than Dakota State University ($34,750.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Loras College ($17,977 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 15.1% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,018 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 367.1% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($25,538 vs. $5,467)
Loras College vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 41 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
Loras College vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Dakota State University (59% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/