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Overview |
Louisiana College | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $14,607 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $23,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $35,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 7,340 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisiana College | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $276 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | 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
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 120.3% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Louisiana College ($43,160.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Loyola University-New Orleans ($14,566 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 91% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($7,646 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 160.8% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($35,604 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College 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 Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 165 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College 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 Louisiana College.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $5,000 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($23,027 vs. $26,774)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($238 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/