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Old Dominion SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College BC Iowa Regent University Carroll University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg| Loras College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | VWC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | |||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Loras College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at VWC than Loras College ($36,010.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than VWC ($21,886 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 19.9% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($9,230 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 7.9% larger than aid received Loras College ($27,568 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 106 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than VWC (81.4%)
Loras College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or VWC? 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 VWC and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $7,500 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Loras College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/