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Overview |
Loyola | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 54,955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $14,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $33,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $11,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $16,018 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $11,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Loyola | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 38,050 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 28,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1290/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 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 | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 16,899 students)
Loyola vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Minnesota?
- Loyola University Chicago is 243.4% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Loyola than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($48,100.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Loyola ($16,018 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 30.5% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,894 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 135.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($26,796 vs. $11,388)
Loyola vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 93 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Loyola (27)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Minnesota (74.9%)
Loyola vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is the same as at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $1,600 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $4,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($20,185 vs. $25,000)
- Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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/