Clarke vs Loras
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Clarke UniversityDubuque, IACatholic collegeBFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Loras CollegeDubuque, IACatholic college
At a glance
- Clarke lists Mass 2 times a week; Loras lists Mass every weekday.
- Loras has the higher graduation rate: 68% against 56% at Clarke.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Loras has the lower price after aid: $15,624 a year, against $22,645 at Clarke.
- The average price after aid is lower at Loras: $20,716 a year, against $24,479 at Clarke.
Catholic life
Faith grade
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
CService and Catholic social teaching: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
2 times a week
Every weekday
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Dubuque, IA
Dubuque, IA
Setting
City
City
Students
1,025
1,213
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
72%
100%
Average SAT
1054
ACT middle 50%
16–24
Graduation rate
56%
68%
First-year retention
67%
82%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$24,479
$20,716
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$23,405
$20,479
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$22,543
$17,033
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,645
$15,624
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$27,890
$20,233
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,784
$23,039
Median debt
$26,717
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,396
$58,289
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.