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Overview |
Loyola | Michigan | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
Loyola | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Loyola | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Michigan | ||
| 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
- University of Michigan is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 16,899 students)
Loyola vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Michigan?
- Loyola University Chicago is 193.2% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Michigan than Loyola University Chicago ($55,002.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Loyola ($19,318 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 17.8% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($13,171 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of Michigan (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 77.2% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($26,796 vs. $15,121)
Loyola vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 189 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Loyola (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Loyola vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Loyola University Chicago (90% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $14,600 more per year than Loyola graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $59,800)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $4,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($20,103 vs. $25,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/