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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | Kuyper College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 82 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $25,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $25,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $18,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $17,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 28 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 935/1170 | |||
| 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 | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Loras College | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Kuyper College | ||
| 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
- Loras College is larger than than Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 82 students)
Loras College vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Kuyper College?
- Loras College is 37% more expensive to attend than Kuyper College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at Loras College than Kuyper College ($34,750.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kuyper College than Loras College ($18,853 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 2.7% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,990 vs. $9,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Kuyper College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 44.2% larger than aid received Kuyper College ($25,538 vs. $17,710)
Loras College vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 78 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Kuyper College (3.34)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Kuyper College (75.7%)
Loras College vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Kuyper 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 Kuyper College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Kuyper College (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $19,000 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $30,200)
- Kuyper College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kuyper College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kuyper College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/