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Southwestern College SNC Clarke University DBU St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Moody Loyola Hope College Coe College| Loras College | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | MBTS | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 35% |
Admission |
Loras College | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 61.6% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Loras College | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Loras College | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (3,772 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or MBTS?
- Loras College is 305% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305% higher at Loras College than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($34,750.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than MBTS ($21,886 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 48% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,230 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 342.3% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($25,538 vs. $5,774)
Loras College vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 105 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or MBTS? 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 MBTS and Loras College.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $9,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($17,004 vs. $27,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBTS students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/