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Overview |
Loras College | GVSU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Loras College | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Loras College | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loras College | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Loras College | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or GVSU?
- Loras College is 149.1% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Loras College than Grand Valley State University ($34,750.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Loras College ($17,105 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 9.9% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,230 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 189.8% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($25,538 vs. $8,811)
Loras College vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 2 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Loras College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Loras College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $4,600 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU 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 GVSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/