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UNO LSU Xavier University of Louisiana UT Belmont Tulane Samford University St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Baylor Millsaps LSUS Loyola| Louisiana State University Alexandria | Loyola University New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $14,607 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $23,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $35,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUA | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 7,340 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUA | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $276 |
Diversity |
LSUA | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
LSUA | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 53% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 771.9% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 743% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($43,160.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Loyola University-New Orleans ($7,274 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 52.2% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($9,598 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Louisiana State University Alexandria (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 406.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($35,604 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 184 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $14,900 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $9,067 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($17,707 vs. $26,774)
- LSUA graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($183 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/