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Overview |
Loras College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #535 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Loras College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | |||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Waynesburg University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Waynesburg College?
- Loras College is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Loras College than Waynesburg University ($34,750.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Waynesburg College ($21,886 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 31.3% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($9,230 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 46.2% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($25,538 vs. $17,464)
Loras College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 69 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Loras College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Waynesburg University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $300 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,900)
- Waynesburg University and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Waynesburg University 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 Waynesburg College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/