Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UNO Lehman LSU Xavier University of Louisiana Monroe College-Main Campus UT Belmont College of Mount Saint Vincent Manhattanville College Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Touro College Tulane| Loyola University New Orleans | Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mercy | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | mercy.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $20,518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mercy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Mercy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $245 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mercy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mercy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 42% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mercy | ||
| 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
- Mercy College is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 4,397 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or Mercy?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 110.4% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Mercy College ($43,160.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Loyola University-New Orleans ($15,879 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 2.9% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($14,200 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 140.7% larger than aid received Mercy College ($35,604 vs. $14,789)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $8,400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,774)
- Mercy graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($245 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/