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Overview |
Loyola | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Loyola | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Calvin University | ||
| 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
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Calvin University based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 3,231 students)
Loyola vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Calvin University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Loyola than Calvin University ($48,100.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Loyola ($25,775 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 39.2% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,150 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 1.3% larger than aid received Calvin University ($26,796 vs. $26,448)
Loyola vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 7 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Loyola students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Calvin University (74.2%)
Loyola vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Calvin 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 Calvin University and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Loyola University Chicago (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $12,800 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,000)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $1,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,449)
- Loyola graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/