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Overview |
Loyola | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 4,960 students)
Loyola vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Cedarville University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Loyola than Cedarville University ($48,100.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Loyola ($25,462 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 84.8% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($8,400 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 36.5% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($26,796 vs. $19,637)
Loyola vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 26 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Loyola vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Cedarville University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $13,900 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/