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Overview |
Lourdes University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Sylvania, OH | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lourdes.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lourdes University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,750 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,750 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,634 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,038 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lourdes University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 654 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4%Open | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3%Open | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lourdes University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $289 |
Diversity |
Lourdes University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lourdes University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lourdes University | Ripon College | ||
| 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
- Lourdes University is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 766 students)
Lourdes University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lourdes University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 91.5% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at Ripon College than Lourdes University ($49,300.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Lourdes University ($21,999 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 26.4% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($9,490 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 115.2% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($38,826 vs. $18,038)
Lourdes University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lourdes University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Lourdes University .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 122 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Lourdes University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lourdes University or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Lourdes University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Lourdes University (70% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,600)
- Ripon College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($28,000 vs. $30,250)
- Ripon College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($289 vs. $312)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/