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Overview |
Loyola | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,468 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Loyola | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (17,397 students vs. 2,169 students)
Loyola vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or University of Mount Union?
- Loyola University Chicago is 43.6% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($50,270.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Loyola than University of Mount Union ($50,270.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Loyola ($22,835 vs. $37,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 46.9% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,500 vs. $16,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 12.8% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($27,123 vs. $24,047)
Loyola vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 117 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
Loyola vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than University of Mount Union (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $11,600 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,200)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union 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/