Loyola vs. University of Missouri-Columbia

Comparable Facts

Compare Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, IL with University of Missouri Columbia in Columbia, MO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Missouri Columbia is larger than Loyola based on total student enrollment (31,543 students vs. 17,384 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); University of Missouri Columbia is in Columbia, MO (Midsize City setting).
• Loyola University Chicago is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Missouri Columbia is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Loyola University Chicago 13:1; University of Missouri Columbia 17:1.

Loyola vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Loyola or University of Missouri-Columbia? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Loyola ($22,169 vs. $39,147).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 19.5% lower than at Loyola University Chicago ($13,700 vs. $17,010).
• Loyola University Chicago is 262% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Missouri-Columbia (about $38,873 more per year; $53,710.00 vs. $14,837.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 49% higher at Loyola than at University of Missouri Columbia (about $17,654 more per year; $53,710.00 vs. $36,056.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than at University of Missouri Columbia (98% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 118.3% larger than aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students ($28,816 vs. $13,203).

Loyola vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or University of Missouri-Columbia? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Missouri-Columbia and Loyola.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Loyola University Chicago (1270) is 30 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1240).
• Incoming Loyola students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (29 vs. 26 at University of Missouri-Columbia).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Loyola University Chicago 1170/1360; University of Missouri Columbia 1150/1330.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Loyola University Chicago 27/32; University of Missouri Columbia 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Loyola - Test optional; University of Missouri-Columbia - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Loyola students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61).
• Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (78.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 8.6% at Loyola vs. 31% at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Loyola vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Loyola and University of Missouri-Columbia? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Loyola University Chicago's six-year graduation rate (70%) is higher than University of Missouri Columbia's (69%).
• Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn a median of about $5,600 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates about ten years after starting college ($59,800 vs. $54,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Missouri Columbia graduates have a $3,117 lower median loan debt than Loyola graduates ($21,883 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, University of Missouri-Columbia graduates have an estimated $32 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Loyola graduates ($226 vs. $258).
• More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.