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Overview |
LSUS | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $14,607 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $23,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $35,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 7,340 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 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 |
LSUS | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $276 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
LSUS | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 53% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 4,397 students)
LSUS vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 663.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 663.1% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($43,160.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Loyola University-New Orleans ($7,587 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 42.8% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($10,226 vs. $14,607)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport as Loyola University New Orleans (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 258.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($35,604 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS 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 LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 105 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
LSUS vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $11,100 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $7,274 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,774)
- LSUS graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($201 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/