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Overview |
Loyola | Valpo | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 2,958 students)
Loyola vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Valpo?
- Loyola University Chicago is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Loyola than Valparaiso University ($48,100.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Loyola ($22,755 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 17.8% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($13,180 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($34,706 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 36 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Loyola University Chicago (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $5,800 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $54,000)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/