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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Bethel University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,351 | 3,521 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,280 | $42,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,280 | $42,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,150 | $30,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,073 | $25,924 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,142 | 1,642 | ||
| Admitted | 5,388 | 1,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1065/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $252 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (4,351 students vs. 3,521 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or Bethel University?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($45,280.00 vs. $42,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Bethel University ($45,280.00 vs. $42,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Bethel University ($26,150 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 24.1% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($12,090 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Bethel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 39.1% larger than aid received Bethel University ($36,073 vs. $25,924)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 7 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (87.7%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or Bethel University? 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 Bethel University and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $500 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,374 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($24,400 vs. $26,774)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($252 vs. $276)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/