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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | SLC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 444 | ||
| 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 | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Loras College | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Loras College | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Loras College | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | SLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 444 students)
Loras College vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or SLC?
- Loras College is 20.2% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Loras College than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($34,750.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 24.7% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($9,230 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($25,538 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Loras College .
Loras College vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or SLC? 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 SLC and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $10,000 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,200)
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family students graduate with a $274 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($26,726 vs. $27,000)
- SLC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/