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Overview |
Loyola | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 2,398 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $38,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $38,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $10,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $25,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $26,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,468 | 2,076 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 1,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 35.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1070/1340 | ||
| 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 | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Taylor University | ||
| 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (17,397 students vs. 2,398 students)
Loyola vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Taylor University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($50,270.00 vs. $38,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Loyola than Taylor University ($50,270.00 vs. $38,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Loyola ($25,698 vs. $37,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 55.2% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($10,888 vs. $16,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 3.4% larger than aid received Taylor University ($27,123 vs. $26,229)
Loyola vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 4 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming Loyola students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Taylor University (27)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Taylor University (76.1%)
Loyola vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Taylor University? 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 Taylor University and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Loyola University Chicago (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $18,500 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Taylor University 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/