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UNK SNC Clarke University K-State St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Peru State College Carroll University Loyola Hope College Missouri Valley College| Loras College | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | WSC | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Loras College | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Loras College | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
Loras College | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Loras College | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wayne State College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or WSC?
- Loras College is 509.6% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 509.6% higher at Loras College than Wayne State College ($34,750.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Loras College ($14,271 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 4.1% lower than costs at Loras College ($8,870 vs. $9,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 225.8% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($25,538 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Loras College .
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WSC (3.36)
Loras College vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or WSC? 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 WSC and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Wayne State College (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $9,800 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $6,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($20,050 vs. $27,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/