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UT Nova UNO Eckerd College LSU Xavier University of Louisiana UCF USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Belmont Southeastern University| Florida Southern College | Loyola University New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $14,607 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $23,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $35,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 7,340 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $276 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | 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 Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Florida Southern College ($43,160.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Florida Southern ($23,808 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 17.8% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($12,400 vs. $14,607)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Loyola University New Orleans (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 28.4% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($35,604 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 38 points higher than at Loyola University-New Orleans (1134)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $7,900 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $2,774 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,774)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($248 vs. $276)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/