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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | SFC | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,351 | 3,552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,280 | $27,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,280 | $27,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,150 | $22,766 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,073 | $18,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,142 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,388 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $252 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (4,351 students vs. 3,552 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or SFC?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 64.9% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($45,280.00 vs. $27,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than St. Francis College ($45,280.00 vs. $27,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Loyola University-New Orleans ($22,766 vs. $26,150)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University New Orleans are 20% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($15,000 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than St. Francis College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 94.6% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($36,073 vs. $18,540)
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 225 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at SFC (2.9)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or SFC? 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 SFC and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $600 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,349 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($24,425 vs. $26,774)
- SFC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($252 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/