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Overview |
Lourdes University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Sylvania, OH | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lourdes.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lourdes University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,750 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,750 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,634 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,038 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lourdes University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 654 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4%Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3%Open | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 1250/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lourdes University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lourdes University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lourdes University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Lourdes University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Lourdes University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,136 students)
Lourdes University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lourdes University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 121.6% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.6% higher at Wooster than Lourdes University ($57,050.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than Wooster ($22,634 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 12.5% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($12,000 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 134.6% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($42,315 vs. $18,038)
Lourdes University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lourdes University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Lourdes University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 254 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Lourdes University has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Lourdes University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lourdes University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Lourdes University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Lourdes University (75% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $11,600 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,600)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,250)
- Wooster graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($268 vs. $312)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/