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Overview |
Loyola | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Carroll University | ||
| 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 3,283 students)
Loyola vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Carroll University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 36% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Loyola than Carroll University ($48,100.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Loyola ($25,485 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 34.2% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,564 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 12% larger than aid received Carroll University ($26,796 vs. $23,933)
Loyola vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 108 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Loyola vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Carroll University? 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 Carroll University and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Carroll University (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $15,600 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,200)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/