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Overview |
Loras College | UNI | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Loras College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | |||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Loras College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Loras College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or UNI?
- Loras College is 328.4% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Loras College than University of Northern Iowa ($34,750.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Loras College ($15,782 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($9,230 vs. $9,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 298.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($25,538 vs. $6,412)
Loras College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 38 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or UNI? 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 UNI and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Loras College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $1,500 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/