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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | McNally Smith College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | mcnallysmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $27,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $27,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $30,167 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $7,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
Loras College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 272 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 53.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,550 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Loras College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | - | ||
Campus |
Loras College | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| 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 McNally Smith College of Music based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 376 students)
Loras College vs. McNally Smith College of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or McNally Smith College of Music?
- Loras College is 28.5% more expensive to attend than McNally Smith College of Music for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $27,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Loras College than McNally Smith College of Music ($34,750.00 vs. $27,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than McNally Smith College of Music ($21,886 vs. $30,167)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNally Smith College of Music are 30% lower than costs at Loras College ($7,100 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than McNally Smith College of Music (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 261.4% larger than aid received McNally Smith College of Music ($25,538 vs. $7,067)
Loras College vs. McNally Smith College of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or McNally Smith College of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNally Smith College of Music or Loras College .
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than McNally Smith College of Music (65.4%)
Loras College vs. McNally Smith College of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or McNally Smith College of Music? 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 McNally Smith College of Music and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than McNally Smith College of Music (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $14,300 more per year than McNally Smith College of Music graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $34,900)
- McNally Smith College of Music students graduate with a $450 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($26,550 vs. $27,000)
- McNally Smith College of Music graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNally Smith College of Music students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/