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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,351 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,280 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,280 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,150 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,073 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,142 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 5,388 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1030/1235 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $261 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (4,351 students vs. 3,309 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Loyola University-New Orleans for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $45,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Loyola University New Orleans ($50,484.00 vs. $45,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($26,150 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 7.1% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($14,010 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Loyola University New Orleans ($37,176 vs. $36,073)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 1 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (25)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (83.7%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,600)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,503 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($25,271 vs. $26,774)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($261 vs. $276)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/