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Overview |
Loyola | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Loyola | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Loyola | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 11,674 students)
Loyola vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or University of Dayton?
- Loyola University Chicago is 4.2% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Loyola than University of Dayton ($48,100.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than Loyola ($30,590 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dayton are 0.8% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($15,390 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of Dayton (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 19.1% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($31,920 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 8 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Loyola students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
Loyola vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Loyola University Chicago (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $2,500 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $57,300)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/