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Overview |
Loyola | Baylor | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 20,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $51,738 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $51,738 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $13,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $45,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $22,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Loyola | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 40,753 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 18,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1230/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Baylor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 16,899 students)
Loyola vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Loyola for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Baylor than Loyola University Chicago ($51,738.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University Chicago than Baylor ($37,511 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baylor University are 14.2% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($13,587 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Baylor University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 18.8% larger than aid received Baylor University ($26,796 vs. $22,553)
Loyola vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 44 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Loyola (27)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Loyola vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Baylor? 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 Baylor and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Loyola University Chicago (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $3,600 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $56,200)
- Baylor University and Loyola graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Baylor University and Loyola graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baylor students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/