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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $240 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Mississippi State | ||
| 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
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 4,397 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or Mississippi State?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 366.7% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Mississippi State University ($43,160.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Loyola University-New Orleans ($15,364 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 33.2% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($10,964 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 149.8% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($35,604 vs. $14,252)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 6 points higher than at Loyola University-New Orleans (1134)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $3,100 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $3,524 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,774)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($240 vs. $276)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/