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Overview |
Loras College | USD | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Loras College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | |||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loras College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Loras College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | USD | ||
| 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 South Dakota is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or USD?
- Loras College is 347.1% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208% higher at Loras College than University of South Dakota ($34,750.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Loras College ($18,378 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 12.2% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,224 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 304.9% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($25,538 vs. $6,308)
Loras College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 39 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or USD? 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 USD and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than University of South Dakota (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $1,000 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD 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 USD students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/