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Overview |
Loras College | Webster University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Loras College | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1026/1315 | |||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Loras College | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Webster University | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Webster University?
- Loras College is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Loras College than Webster University ($34,750.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Webster University ($21,886 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 34.3% lower than costs at Webster University ($9,230 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Webster University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 21.9% larger than aid received Webster University ($25,538 vs. $20,944)
Loras College vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 21 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Loras College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Webster University 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 Webster University (55.1%)
Loras College vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Loras College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,800)
- Webster University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Webster University 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 Webster University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/