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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $14,607 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $23,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $35,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 7,340 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $276 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Concordia University Irvine ($43,160.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Concordia University-Irvine ($23,808 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 14.4% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($12,770 vs. $14,607)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Loyola University New Orleans (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 44.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($35,604 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 105 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $2,300 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($22,678 vs. $26,774)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($234 vs. $276)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/