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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1023/1198 | ||
| 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 | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $201 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UL Lafayette | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 4,397 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or UL Lafayette?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 698.2% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.6% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($43,160.00 vs. $19,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Loyola University-New Orleans ($13,036 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 25.5% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($11,642 vs. $14,607)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans as University of Louisiana at Lafayette (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 233.6% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($35,604 vs. $10,672)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 65 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $5,600 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $7,274 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,774)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($201 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/