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Marquette University Vanderbilt UIC Emory Northwestern Cornell Rice Duke Notre Dame Illinois Georgetown UChicago| Loyola University Chicago | Washington University in St Louis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loyola | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 43% |
Admission |
Loyola | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
Loyola | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 16,899 students)
Loyola vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Loyola for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at WUSTL than Loyola University Chicago ($59,420.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Loyola ($23,432 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University Chicago are 19% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($15,520 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Washington University in St Louis (99% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 117.2% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($58,188 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 274 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Loyola (27)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
Loyola vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Loyola University Chicago (93% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $23,000 more per year than Loyola graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $59,800)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $5,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($19,900 vs. $25,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/