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UNO LSU Xavier University of Louisiana UT Lynn University FGCU Belmont FAU Nova Southeastern University Tulane Samford University| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | Loyola University New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $14,607 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $23,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $35,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 7,340 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $276 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,828 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Palm Beach Atlantic for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($43,160.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Palm Beach Atlantic ($23,808 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach are 25% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($11,690 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 56.5% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($35,604 vs. $22,749)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or Loyola University-New Orleans? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loyola University-New Orleans or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 69 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (23)
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic or Loyola University-New Orleans? 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 Loyola University-New Orleans and Palm Beach Atlantic.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $4,300 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,300)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $4,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($22,704 vs. $26,774)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($234 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/