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Overview |
Loyola | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $282 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 1,426 students)
Loyola vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Loyola for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Lawrence than Loyola University Chicago ($53,667.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Loyola ($26,368 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 34.7% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,520 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 49.6% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($40,089 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Loyola .
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Loyola vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Loyola University Chicago (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $14,200 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,600)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,350)
- Loyola graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($258 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/