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Overview |
Loyola | UE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | UE | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Loyola | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 2,017 students)
Loyola vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or UE?
- Loyola University Chicago is 20% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Loyola than University of Evansville ($48,100.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Loyola ($19,301 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 12.1% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($13,840 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 27.1% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($34,067 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 38 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have at the same average high school GPA (3.71) as students at UE (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UE (76.3%)
Loyola vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or UE? 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 UE and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than University of Evansville (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $13,800 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,000)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/