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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University WWU Cornell College Iowa Webster University Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College Monmouth College| Loras College | Westminster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | westminster-mo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $30,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $30,248 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $26,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $22,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Loras College | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 2,051 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,544 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Loras College | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Westminster 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
- Loras College is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 610 students)
Loras College vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Westminster College?
- Loras College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $30,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Loras College than Westminster College ($34,750.00 vs. $30,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Westminster College ($21,886 vs. $26,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 27.4% lower than costs at Westminster College ($9,230 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Westminster College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 15.9% larger than aid received Westminster College ($25,538 vs. $22,039)
Loras College vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 4 points higher than at Westminster College (1084)
- Incoming Loras College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Westminster College (24)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Westminster College (3.44)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Loras College vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Westminster 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 Westminster College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Loras College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,900)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $563 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($26,437 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/