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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU University of Toledo| Lourdes University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lourdes University | SU | ||
| Location | Sylvania, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lourdes.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lourdes University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,750 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,750 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,634 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,038 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lourdes University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 654 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4%Open | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3%Open | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lourdes University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lourdes University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lourdes University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Lourdes University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Lourdes University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,136 students)
Lourdes University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lourdes University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at SU than Lourdes University ($33,790.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than SU ($22,634 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 6.9% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($11,230 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($23,467 vs. $18,038)
Lourdes University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lourdes University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Lourdes University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 22 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Lourdes University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lourdes University or SU? 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 SU and Lourdes University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Lourdes University (45% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,600)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,250)
- SU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($258 vs. $312)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/