Rush University Medical Center vs. Loras College

Comparable Facts

Compare Rush University in Chicago, IL with Loras College in Dubuque, IA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Rush University is larger than Loras College based on total student enrollment (2,769 students vs. 1,189 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Rush University is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); Loras College is in Dubuque, IA (Small City setting).
• Rush University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Loras College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Rush University 10:1; Loras College 12:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between Loras College and Rush University ($39,824 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Loras College than at Rush University (100% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Rush University Medical Center, test-free at Loras College.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Rush University graduates have a $5,228 lower median loan debt than Loras College graduates ($21,772 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Rush University Medical Center graduates have an estimated $54 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Loras College graduates ($225 vs. $279).
• More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rush University Medical Center students, three years after graduation (83% vs. 78%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.