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Overview |
Loyola | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Hamline 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 Hamline University based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 2,638 students)
Loyola vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Hamline University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Loyola than Hamline University ($48,100.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Loyola ($23,021 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 38.4% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,213 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($33,013 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 68 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Hamline University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $4,700 more per year than Hamline University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/