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Overview |
Loras College | UWO | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Loras College | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Loras College | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Loras College | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | UWO | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or UWO?
- Loras College is 441.1% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.3% higher at Loras College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($34,750.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Loras College ($12,827 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 3.8% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,894 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 473.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($25,538 vs. $4,450)
Loras College vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 58 points higher than at UWO (1030)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UWO (3.24)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than UWO (88.5%)
Loras College vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or UWO? 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 UWO and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $5,100 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $3,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,748 vs. $27,000)
- UWO 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 UWO 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/