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Overview |
Loyola | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
Loyola | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,468 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
Loyola | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (17,397 students vs. 588 students)
Loyola vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Loyola University Chicago is 279.2% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($50,270.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.2% higher at Loyola than University of Minnesota Rochester ($50,270.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Loyola ($13,840 vs. $37,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 30.1% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($12,990 vs. $16,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of Minnesota Rochester (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 99.4% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($27,123 vs. $13,604)
Loyola vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 85 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.8%)
Loyola vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 Minnesota-Rochester and Loyola.
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $4,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($20,185 vs. $25,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/