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Overview |
Loyola | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $13,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $23,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $19,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,468 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1130/1270 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Stephens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (17,397 students vs. 532 students)
Loyola vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Stephens College?
- Loyola University Chicago is 86.2% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($50,270.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Loyola than Stephens College ($50,270.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephens College than Loyola ($23,261 vs. $37,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 29% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($13,098 vs. $16,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 39.6% larger than aid received Stephens College ($27,123 vs. $19,424)
Loyola vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 159 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Loyola (81.4%)
Loyola vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Stephens College? 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 Stephens College and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Stephens College (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $22,400 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $37,400)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College 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/