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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ORU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $302 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ORU | ||
| 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 4,397 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or ORU?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 38.1% more expensive to attend than ORU for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Oral Roberts University ($43,160.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than Loyola University-New Orleans ($22,360 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 61.4% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($9,050 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 50.4% larger than aid received Oral Roberts University ($35,604 vs. $23,675)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 125 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or ORU? 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 ORU and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $10,400 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,200)
- Loyola University New Orleans students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($26,774 vs. $29,244)
- Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($276 vs. $302)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/