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Overview |
Loyola | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Loyola | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 1,650 students)
Loyola vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Asbury University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 47.6% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Loyola than Asbury University ($48,100.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Loyola ($21,506 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 79.7% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($8,636 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 7.7% larger than aid received Asbury University ($26,796 vs. $24,888)
Loyola vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 94 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Loyola vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Asbury University? 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 Asbury University and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Loyola University Chicago (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $20,300 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $39,500)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $943 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,943)
- Loyola graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/