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Marquette University UIC U of R Carnegie Mellon Northwestern Illinois UChicago Oberlin Emory Lehigh WUSTL Butler| Loyola University Chicago | Case Western Reserve University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loyola | Case Western | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 12,266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $64,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $64,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $18,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $41,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $40,197 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Loyola | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,468 | 39,033 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 11,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 28.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Case Western | ||
| 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 Case Western based on total student enrollment (17,397 students vs. 12,266 students)
Loyola vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Loyola for in-state tuition ($64,100.00 vs. $50,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Case Western than Loyola University Chicago ($64,100.00 vs. $50,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University Chicago than Case Western ($37,592 vs. $41,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University Chicago are 7.7% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($16,894 vs. $18,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Case Western Reserve University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 48.2% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($40,197 vs. $27,123)
Loyola vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 203 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Loyola (27)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Case Western (28.7%)
Loyola vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Case Western? 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 Case Western and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Loyola University Chicago (78% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $24,900 more per year than Loyola graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $59,800)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $934 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($24,066 vs. $25,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/