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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $227 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,588 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or University of St Thomas?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 36% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than University of St Thomas ($43,160.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Loyola University-New Orleans ($19,207 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 49.7% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($9,760 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 53.6% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($35,604 vs. $23,181)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 31 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $6,600 more per year than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $50,600)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $4,774 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,774)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($227 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/