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Marquette University UIC Miami Northwestern IU Kentucky Illinois UChicago Ohio State Xavier University of Dayton Purdue| Loyola University Chicago | University of Cincinnati Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loyola | UC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 68% |
Admission |
Loyola | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,468 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Loyola | UC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 17,397 students)
Loyola vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or UC?
- Loyola University Chicago is 322.7% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($50,270.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Loyola than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($50,270.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Loyola ($21,511 vs. $37,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 29.5% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($13,048 vs. $16,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 231% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($27,123 vs. $8,195)
Loyola vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 30 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Loyola (81.4%)
Loyola vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or UC? 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 UC and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $14,200 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- UC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/