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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | MUW | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,351 | 2,227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,280 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,280 | $7,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $8,387 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,150 | $12,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,073 | $9,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,142 | 553 | ||
| Admitted | 5,388 | 553 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 850/1180 | ||
| 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 | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $155 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (4,351 students vs. 2,227 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or MUW?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 466.6% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($45,280.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 466.6% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Mississippi University for Women ($45,280.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Loyola University-New Orleans ($12,617 vs. $26,150)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 78.8% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($8,387 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 293.3% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($36,073 vs. $9,171)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 122 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (87.7%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or MUW? 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 MUW and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $12,800 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $11,774 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,774)
- MUW graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($155 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/