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SNC Missouri Southern Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Truman State Northwest Loyola Hope College Central| Loras College | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | MWSU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Loras College | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Loras College | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Loras College | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or MWSU?
- Loras College is 431.3% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.5% higher at Loras College than Missouri Western State University ($34,750.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Loras College ($11,917 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 10.5% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,230 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 142.5% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($25,538 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Loras College .
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Loras College vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Missouri Western State University (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $12,700 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $5,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($21,818 vs. $27,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/