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Overview |
Loyola | OWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 1,410 students)
Loyola vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Loyola for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at OWU than Loyola University Chicago ($49,262.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Loyola ($27,311 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 12.9% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($13,745 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 37.2% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($36,757 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Loyola .
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than OWU (52.2%)
Loyola vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or OWU? 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 OWU and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $10,200 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,600)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More OWU 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/