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Overview |
Loyola | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $252 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Loyola | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 3,546 students)
Loyola vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Bethel University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 17% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Loyola than Bethel University ($48,100.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Loyola ($29,915 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 35.1% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,490 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Bethel University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 9% larger than aid received Bethel University ($26,796 vs. $24,586)
Loyola vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 68 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Loyola vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Bethel 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 Bethel University and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Loyola University Chicago (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $9,700 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/