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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Knox College Albion College Loyola Carthage Hope College Coe College| Loras College | Ripon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Ripon 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
- Loras College is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 766 students)
Loras College vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 41.9% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Ripon College than Loras College ($49,300.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Ripon College ($21,886 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 2.8% lower than costs at Ripon College ($9,230 vs. $9,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 52% larger than aid received Loras College ($38,826 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 17 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Loras College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ripon College (24)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
Loras College vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Loras College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates of Loras College and Ripon College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($49,200 vs. $49,200)
- Loras College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Loras College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ripon College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/