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Overview |
Loyola | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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 Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 1,610 students)
Loyola vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Luther- Norse?
- Loyola University Chicago is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Loyola than Luther College ($48,100.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Loyola ($25,734 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 45.5% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($10,670 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($35,441 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 16 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Loyola vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Luther College (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $9,800 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,000)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/