Loyola vs. UC

Comparable Facts

Compare Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, IL with University of Cincinnati Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than Loyola based on total student enrollment (45,026 students vs. 17,384 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); University of Cincinnati Main Campus is in Cincinnati, OH (Large City setting).
• Loyola University Chicago is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Loyola University Chicago 13:1; University of Cincinnati Main Campus 19:1.

Loyola vs. UC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Loyola or UC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Loyola ($24,696 vs. $39,147).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 20.3% lower than at Loyola University Chicago ($13,564 vs. $17,010).
• Loyola University Chicago is 284.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than UC (about $39,734 more per year; $53,710.00 vs. $13,976.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 83.2% higher at Loyola than at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (about $24,400 more per year; $53,710.00 vs. $29,310.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (98% vs. 73%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 251.6% larger than aid received by University of Cincinnati Main Campus students ($28,816 vs. $8,196).

Loyola vs. UC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or UC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UC and Loyola.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Loyola University Chicago (1270) is the same as at UC (1270).
• Incoming Loyola students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (29 vs. 26 at UC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Loyola University Chicago 1170/1360; University of Cincinnati Main Campus 1160/1370.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Loyola University Chicago 27/32; University of Cincinnati Main Campus 24/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Loyola - Test optional; UC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UC Mar 1, 2027.
• Enrolled 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 (85.3%) than Loyola (81.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 8.6% at Loyola vs. 22.5% at UC.

Loyola vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Loyola and UC? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Loyola University Chicago's six-year graduation rate (70%) is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus's (59%).
• Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn a median of about $14,200 more per year than UC graduates about ten years after starting college ($59,800 vs. $45,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than Loyola graduates ($23,000 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, UC graduates have an estimated $21 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.