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Overview |
Loras College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | |||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Loras College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Lindenwood University | ||
| 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Lindenwood University?
- Loras College is 81.9% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at Loras College than Lindenwood University ($34,750.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Loras College ($18,016 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 10.5% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($9,230 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 61.2% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($25,538 vs. $15,840)
Loras College vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 45 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Loras College vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Lindenwood University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,100)
- Lindenwood University and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lindenwood University and Loras College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/