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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ULM | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,351 | 8,272 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,280 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,280 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $10,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,150 | $11,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,073 | $13,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,142 | 4,878 | ||
| Admitted | 5,388 | 3,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1050/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $206 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (8,272 students vs. 4,351 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or ULM?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 682.3% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($45,280.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.1% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than University of Louisiana Monroe ($45,280.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Loyola University-New Orleans ($11,160 vs. $26,150)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 47.3% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($10,182 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than University of Louisiana Monroe (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 174.9% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($36,073 vs. $13,124)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 80 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM 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 ULM (74.6%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or ULM? 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 ULM and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $4,800 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $6,774 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,774)
- ULM graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($206 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/