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Overview |
Loyola | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $17,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $17,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $7,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $14,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $14,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 70.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 940/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $163 |
Diversity |
Loyola | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | FBBC&TS | ||
| 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 FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 448 students)
Loyola vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or FBBC&TS?
- Loyola University Chicago is 167.4% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.4% higher at Loyola than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($48,100.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Loyola ($14,845 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 105.8% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($7,540 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 82.1% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($26,796 vs. $14,717)
Loyola vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 144 points higher than at FBBC&TS (1051)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at FBBC&TS (23)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
Loyola vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (70% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $25,500 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $9,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($15,829 vs. $25,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($163 vs. $258)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/