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UNO St. Bona LSU Xavier University of Louisiana Le Moyne College UB UT Belmont SUNY at Geneseo Niagara University Roberts Wesleyan College SUNY Brockport| Loyola University New Orleans | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Fisher | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $247 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Fisher | ||
| 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
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,621 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or Fisher?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Saint John Fisher College ($43,160.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Fisher ($23,808 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 6.9% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($13,666 vs. $14,607)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans as Saint John Fisher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 60.7% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($35,604 vs. $22,155)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 47 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Fisher 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 (78.1%) than Fisher (73%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $200 more per year than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $50,600)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $2,874 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($23,900 vs. $26,774)
- Fisher graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($247 vs. $276)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/