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Overview |
Loyola | DePauw | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $264 |
Diversity |
Loyola | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | DePauw | ||
| 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 DePauw based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 1,752 students)
Loyola vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Loyola for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at DePauw than Loyola University Chicago ($54,400.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Loyola ($29,486 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 7.8% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($14,400 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 53.3% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($41,067 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 13 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Loyola students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than DePauw (65.8%)
Loyola vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or DePauw? 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 DePauw and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Loyola University Chicago (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Loyola graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $59,800)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $588 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,588)
- Loyola graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($258 vs. $264)
- More DePauw 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/