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Overview |
Loyola | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Winona Lake, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 2,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #800 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | grace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $28,148 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $28,148 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $10,276 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $21,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Loyola | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 4,071 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 970/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Loyola | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 2,065 students)
Loyola vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Grace College and Theological Seminary?
- Loyola University Chicago is 70.9% more expensive to attend than Grace College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at Loyola than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($48,100.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than Loyola ($18,317 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 51% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($10,276 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Grace College and Theological Seminary (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 26.1% larger than aid received Grace College and Theological Seminary ($26,796 vs. $21,252)
Loyola vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Grace College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace College and Theological Seminary or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 132 points higher than at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Grace College and Theological Seminary (24)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Grace College and Theological Seminary (3.59)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Grace College and Theological Seminary? 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Grace College and Theological Seminary (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $23,300 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/