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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University William Penn University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University Loyola WSC OKWU| Loras College | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Loras College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Missouri Valley 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
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Missouri Valley College?
- Loras College is 66.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Loras College than Missouri Valley College ($34,750.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Loras College ($18,450 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 11.6% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,230 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 45.8% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($25,538 vs. $17,514)
Loras College vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Loras College .
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Loras College vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Missouri Valley College (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Valley College and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Valley College 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 Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/