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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman UNO Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Loyola University New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 4,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $45,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $45,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $26,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $36,073 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 6,142 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 5,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Howard | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 4,351 students)
Howard vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($45,280.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Howard University ($45,280.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Howard ($26,150 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University New Orleans are 9.8% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,000 vs. $16,474)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Loyola University New Orleans (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 68.4% larger than aid received Howard University ($36,073 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 29 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,600)
- Loyola University New Orleans students graduate with a $226 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,774 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/