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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Marshall University Loyola RU Salisbury WVU D&E College| Loras College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 951 students)
Loras College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Loras College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Loras College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($34,750.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Loras College ($20,470 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 15.5% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($9,230 vs. $10,660)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 4.1% larger than aid received Loras College ($26,575 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 73 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $2,600 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,600)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/