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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Xavier | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,351 | 6,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,280 | $47,895 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,280 | $47,895 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,150 | $31,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,073 | $30,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,142 | 16,750 | ||
| Admitted | 5,388 | 14,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1060/1298 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (6,000 students vs. 4,351 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Loyola University-New Orleans for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $45,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Xavier than Loyola University New Orleans ($47,895.00 vs. $45,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Xavier ($26,150 vs. $31,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 8.5% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($13,820 vs. $15,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 16.7% larger than aid received Xavier University ($36,073 vs. $30,901)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 23 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (87.7%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $50,600)
- Loyola University New Orleans students graduate with a $226 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,774 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/