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Overview |
AUM | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $14,607 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $23,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $35,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 7,340 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $276 |
Diversity |
AUM | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
AUM | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 53% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 4,397 students)
AUM vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 424.3% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.5% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Auburn University at Montgomery ($43,160.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Loyola University-New Orleans ($13,163 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 98.2% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($7,368 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 413.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($35,604 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Loyola University-New Orleans? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loyola University-New Orleans or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 144 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
AUM vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Loyola University-New Orleans? 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 Loyola University-New Orleans and AUM.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $12,700 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $4,582 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($22,192 vs. $26,774)
- AUM graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($229 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/