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Overview |
Loyola | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Loyola | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 16,899 students)
Loyola vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Ohio State?
- Loyola University Chicago is 317.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Loyola than Ohio State University ($48,100.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Loyola ($19,582 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 10.8% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($14,006 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Ohio State University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 143.8% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($26,796 vs. $10,993)
Loyola vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 100 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Loyola (27)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Loyola vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Loyola University Chicago (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $9,200 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/