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Overview |
Loyola | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 4,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $45,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $45,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $26,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $36,073 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Applied | 40,468 | 6,142 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 5,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (17,397 students vs. 4,351 students)
Loyola vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Loyola University Chicago is 11% more expensive to attend than Loyola University-New Orleans for in-state tuition ($50,270.00 vs. $45,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Loyola than Loyola University New Orleans ($50,270.00 vs. $45,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Loyola ($26,150 vs. $37,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University New Orleans are 12.6% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($15,000 vs. $16,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 33% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($36,073 vs. $27,123)
Loyola vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Loyola University-New Orleans? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loyola University-New Orleans or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 61 points higher than at Loyola University-New Orleans (1134)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (25)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Loyola (81.4%)
Loyola vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Loyola University-New Orleans? 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 Loyola University-New Orleans and Loyola.
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $9,200 more per year than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,600)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $1,774 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,774)
- Loyola graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/