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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | Spalding University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Spalding | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Loras College | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | |||
| 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 | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Loras College | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Spalding | ||
| 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
- Spalding University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,532 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Spalding?
- Loras College is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Loras College than Spalding University ($34,750.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Spalding ($21,886 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 11.2% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,300 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 56.6% larger than aid received Spalding University ($25,538 vs. $16,307)
Loras College vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 118 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Spalding University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Spalding graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,300)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Spalding 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 Spalding students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/