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Overview |
Lourdes University | AU | ||
| Location | Sylvania, OH | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lourdes.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lourdes University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,750 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,750 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,634 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,038 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lourdes University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 654 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4%Open | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3%Open | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lourdes University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lourdes University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lourdes University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lourdes University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lourdes University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,136 students)
Lourdes University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lourdes University or AU?
- Averett University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at AU than Lourdes University ($37,640.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than AU ($22,634 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 5.6% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($11,360 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($26,246 vs. $18,038)
Lourdes University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lourdes University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Lourdes University .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 70 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Lourdes University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Lourdes University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lourdes University or AU? 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 AU and Lourdes University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Lourdes University (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,600)
- Averett University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,250)
- AU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($258 vs. $312)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/