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Overview |
Loyola | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 47% |
Admission |
Loyola | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Wisconsin | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 16,899 students)
Loyola vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Wisconsin?
- Loyola University Chicago is 418.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Loyola than University of Wisconsin Madison ($48,100.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Loyola ($13,376 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 20.4% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($12,894 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of Wisconsin Madison (99% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 139.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($26,796 vs. $11,171)
Loyola vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 105 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Loyola (27)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Loyola vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Loyola University Chicago (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $5,000 more per year than Loyola graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $59,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/