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Overview |
Loyola | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Loyola | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 3,231 students)
Loyola vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Calvin College?
- Loyola University Chicago is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Loyola than Calvin College ($48,100.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Loyola ($25,775 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 39.2% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,150 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 1.3% larger than aid received Calvin College ($26,796 vs. $26,448)
Loyola vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 7 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Loyola students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Loyola vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Calvin 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 Calvin College and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Loyola University Chicago (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $12,800 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,000)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $1,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,449)
- Loyola graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/