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Overview |
Loras College | ODU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $301 |
Diversity |
Loras College | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Loras College | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | ODU | ||
| 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 ODU based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 1,276 students)
Loras College vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or ODU?
- Loras College is 6% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Loras College than Ohio Dominican University ($34,750.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than Loras College ($21,881 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 28.4% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($9,230 vs. $11,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Ohio Dominican University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 8% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($25,538 vs. $23,646)
Loras College vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 79 points higher than at ODU (1009)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ODU (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at ODU (3.32)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than ODU (52.4%)
Loras College vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or ODU? 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 ODU and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Ohio Dominican University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $4,500 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,700)
- Loras College students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,125)
- Loras College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($279 vs. $301)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/