Loras College Competitors

University of Dubuque is a private, coed university founded in 1852. Our 77-acre campus sits near the scenic bluffs along the mighty Mississippi in a dynamic river town that's grown into a center of business and culture. Here, the value of an education is measured in helping our students find their calling in life through academics, community, character, vocation, and stewardship. Our approach to learning is based on professional programs with a liberal arts core, and we prepare students to find their purpose and make meaningful contributions to the world.

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor, leadership and character development, global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and sustainability education, athletics and service. Here at Central, we welcome you with open arms, fuel your open mind and help open doors for a lifetime. Discover what it means to be Forever Dutch®.

Dordt College is a liberal arts college located in northwest Iowa with 1,400 students. Over 90 programs of study are available to Dordt College students including two-year associate’s degrees, four-year bachelor’s degrees, and a master’s degree in education. Dordt College is in the top tier of regional comprehensive colleges in U.S. News and World Report’s current list of “America’s Best Colleges.” Dordt’s 15:1 student to faculty ratio results in personal attention to the needs of the student, a characteristic of a Dordt College education. Dordt sees its central task as one of providing insight that prepares for service in the kingdom of Jesus Christ. In lecture halls and laboratories, God’s creation is studied and interpreted in light of God’s Word. As a Christian college, Dordt College aims to train kingdom citizens to advance, in loving service, the claims of Christ over all areas of life.