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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Utica College | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $248 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Utica College | ||
| 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 Utica College based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,861 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or Utica College?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 86% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Utica College ($43,160.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Loyola University-New Orleans ($22,372 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 15.3% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($12,667 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 155.4% larger than aid received Utica College ($35,604 vs. $13,939)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $4,300 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $2,774 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,774)
- Utica College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($248 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/