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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | Northwest Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | NCU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Loras College | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Loras College | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Loras College | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 699 students)
Loras College vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or NCU?
- Loras College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Loras College than Northwest Christian University ($34,750.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than NCU ($21,886 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 13.5% lower than costs at Northwest Christian University ($9,230 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 23.7% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($25,538 vs. $20,642)
Loras College vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 96 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than NCU (66.8%)
Loras College vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or NCU? 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 NCU and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Loras College (100% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $3,300 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU 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/