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Overview |
Loras College | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | |||
| 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 | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Loras College | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Loras College | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | University of St. Mary | ||
| 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
- Loras College is larger than than University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 1,267 students)
Loras College vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or University of St. Mary ?
- Loras College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Loras College than University of Saint Mary ($34,750.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than University of St. Mary ($21,886 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 1.8% lower than costs at Loras College ($9,070 vs. $9,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as University of Saint Mary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 8% larger than aid received University of Saint Mary ($25,538 vs. $23,638)
Loras College vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 110 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
Loras College vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or University of St. Mary ? 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 University of St. Mary and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than University of Saint Mary (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $8,000 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary 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/