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Overview |
Loyola | WSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Loyola | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,468 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Loyola | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 17,397 students)
Loyola vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or WSU?
- Loyola University Chicago is 302.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($50,270.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Loyola than Wayne State University ($50,270.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Loyola ($16,021 vs. $37,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 43.6% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,762 vs. $16,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Wayne State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 149.7% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($27,123 vs. $10,862)
Loyola vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 125 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Loyola (81.4%)
Loyola vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or WSU? 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 WSU and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Wayne State University (70% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $8,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/