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ISU Marquette University UIC IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Northwestern Wisconsin Illinois UChicago| Loyola University Chicago | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loyola | Iowa | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $9,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Loyola | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,468 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $223 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 17,397 students)
Loyola vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Iowa?
- Loyola University Chicago is 457.6% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($50,270.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at Loyola than University of Iowa ($50,270.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Loyola ($20,121 vs. $37,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 33.9% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($12,616 vs. $16,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of Iowa (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 185.1% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($27,123 vs. $9,512)
Loyola vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 31 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Loyola (81.4%)
Loyola vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Loyola University Chicago (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates of Loyola University Chicago and Iowa have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($59,800 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $3,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($21,616 vs. $25,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($223 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/