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Overview |
Loras College | Madison College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 38% |
Admission |
Loras College | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Loras College | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $134 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Madison College?
- Loras College is 707.4% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 433.9% higher at Loras College than Madison Area Technical College ($34,750.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than Loras College ($11,588 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 62.6% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($9,230 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Madison Area Technical College (100% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 382.9% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($25,538 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or Loras College .
Loras College vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Madison 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 Madison College and Loras College.
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($13,000 vs. $27,000)
- Madison College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/