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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | HBU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $249 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 4,257 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or HBU?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 26% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Houston Baptist University ($43,160.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Loyola University-New Orleans ($19,515 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 60% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($9,130 vs. $14,607)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 32.3% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($35,604 vs. $26,908)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 74 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or HBU? 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 HBU and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $50,600)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,608 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,774)
- HBU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($249 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/