North Central vs Loras College

North Central College and Loras College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. North Central, located in Naperville, Illinois, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Loras, nestled in Dubuque, Iowa, stands out for its strong liberal arts tradition and emphasis on community engagement. While North Central's student body is more diverse, Loras has a slightly higher graduation rate. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student demographics, and financial aid opportunities, to determine which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Loras College	North Central College
Overview
Location	Dubuque, Iowa	Naperville, Illinois
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	78.0%	77.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	72.0%	68.4%
Application fees		$25
SAT range	N/A	1030 - 1230
ACT range	N/A	22 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		43.0%
Students submitting ACT score		17.0%
Total number of applicants	2,086	4,551
Total number of admissions given out	1,501	3,113
Admitted students who chose to enroll	296	512
Yield rate	19.7%	16.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$45,563	$61,098
Average net price	$20,068	$26,207
Tuition	$33,500	$42,026
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,000 Meal plan: $4,760	Room/dormitory: $7,998 Meal plan: $3,890
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $26,765	100.0% Average amount $28,670
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $5,320	60.0% Average amount $5,156
Students taking out private loans	17.0% Average amount $8,551	25.0% Average amount $6,992

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,296 Men 57.3% Women 42.7%	2,404 Men 48.4% Women 51.6%
Graduate students	90 Men 28.9% Women 71.1%	324 Men 29.3% Women 70.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	69.3%	26.8%
International students	2.0%	3.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	783	1,333
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Florida Missouri	Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Communication and Journalism	Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	68.0%	64.4%
Dropout rate	31.5%	35.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,323 Year 2: $51,607 Year 3: $59,244 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,102 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $58,312 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,391 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $47,841 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,509 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $46,795 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,865 Year 2: $36,437 Year 3: $45,484 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,504 Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $32,931 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,403 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,258 Year 2: $40,188 Year 3: N/A Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: N/A	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,561 Year 2: $63,501 Year 3: $74,669 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,155 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $71,061 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,815 Year 2: $58,921 Year 3: $66,245 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,117 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $64,795 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,621 Year 2: $45,305 Year 3: $51,292 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,923 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $50,109 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,795 Year 2: $43,000 Year 3: $49,516 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,391 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $47,721 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,154 Year 2: $45,584 Year 3: $46,743 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,411 Year 2: $40,441 Year 3: $44,647

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