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Overview |
Loyola | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Loyola | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 4,174 students)
Loyola vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Ashland College?
- Loyola University Chicago is 109.1% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.1% higher at Loyola than Ashland University ($48,100.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Loyola ($20,342 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 35.7% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,440 vs. $15,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago as Ashland University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 46.5% larger than aid received Ashland University ($26,796 vs. $18,290)
Loyola vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 150 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Loyola vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Ashland 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 Ashland College and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Ashland University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $19,400 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $40,400)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Loyola graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/