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Overview |
Loyola | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Loyola | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $235 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 16,899 students)
Loyola vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Kentucky?
- Loyola University Chicago is 318.4% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at Loyola than University of Kentucky ($48,100.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Loyola ($18,693 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 5.8% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($14,676 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of Kentucky (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 89.9% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($26,796 vs. $14,114)
Loyola vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 52 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than University of Kentucky (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $8,800 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/