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Overview |
Loras College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #615 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Loras College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 1,052 students)
Loras College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Loras College is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Loras College than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($34,750.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Loras College ($13,591 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 7.3% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,600 vs. $9,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 13.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Wesleyan College ($25,538 vs. $22,442)
Loras College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 69 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Loras College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/