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Overview |
Loyola | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Loyola | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $194 |
Diversity |
Loyola | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 4,198 students)
Loyola vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Loyola University Chicago is 398.7% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.8% higher at Loyola than University of Illinois at Springfield ($48,100.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Loyola ($11,733 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 49.1% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($10,410 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 89% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($26,796 vs. $14,175)
Loyola vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 127 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 Illinois at Springfield and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $12,300 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/