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Overview |
Loyola | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Oberlin | ||
| 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 2,992 students)
Loyola vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 27% more expensive to attend than Loyola for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Oberlin than Loyola University Chicago ($61,106.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University Chicago than Oberlin ($37,511 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University Chicago are 18.5% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,520 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Oberlin College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 30.8% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($35,040 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 162 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Loyola (27)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Loyola vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Loyola University Chicago (88% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $15,900 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $43,900)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $1,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,579)
- Loyola graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin 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/