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Overview |
Loyola | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Loyola | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Loyola | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 9,025 students)
Loyola vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Loyola for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at University of St Thomas than Loyola University Chicago ($48,930.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Loyola ($30,137 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 23.3% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($12,587 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 20.5% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($32,284 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 7 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Loyola students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
Loyola vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Loyola University Chicago (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $2,200 more per year than Loyola graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $59,800)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/