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Overview |
Loyola | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $287 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Loyola | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Walsh College | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 2,309 students)
Loyola vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Walsh College?
- Loyola University Chicago is 53.1% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Loyola than Walsh University ($48,100.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Loyola ($20,032 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 32.6% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,700 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 2.4% larger than aid received Walsh University ($26,796 vs. $26,172)
Loyola vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Loyola .
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Loyola vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Walsh University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $14,400 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,400)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,833)
- Loyola graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($258 vs. $287)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/