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Overview |
Loras College | Northwest | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Loras College | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Northwest?
- Loras College is 477.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.6% higher at Loras College than Northwest Missouri State University ($34,750.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Loras College ($14,197 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 13% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,230 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 204.5% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($25,538 vs. $8,387)
Loras College vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 41 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Loras College vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/