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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,351 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,280 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,280 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,150 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,073 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,142 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 5,388 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $278 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 4,351 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($45,280.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($45,280.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($26,150 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University New Orleans are 25.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($15,000 vs. $18,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 43.6% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($36,073 vs. $25,112)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $10,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,100)
- Loyola University New Orleans students graduate with a $126 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,774 vs. $26,900)
- Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($276 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/