Loyola vs. Luther- Norse

Comparable Facts

Compare Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, IL with Luther College in Decorah, IA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Loyola University Chicago is larger than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (17,384 students vs. 1,384 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); Luther College is in Decorah, IA (Remote Town setting).
• Loyola University Chicago is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Luther College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Loyola University Chicago 13:1; Luther College 9:1.

Loyola vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Luther- Norse? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Loyola ($24,511 vs. $39,147).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 32.2% lower than at Loyola University Chicago ($11,530 vs. $17,010).
• Loyola University Chicago is 3.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than Luther- Norse (about $1,590 more per year; $53,710.00 vs. $52,120.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 3.1% higher at Loyola than at Luther College (about $1,590 more per year; $53,710.00 vs. $52,120.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Luther College than at Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 42% larger than aid received by Loyola University Chicago students ($40,917 vs. $28,816).

Loyola vs. Luther- Norse Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Luther- Norse? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Luther- Norse and Loyola.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Loyola University Chicago (1270) is 30 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1240).
• Incoming Loyola students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (29 vs. 25 at Luther- Norse).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Loyola University Chicago 1170/1360; Luther College 1078/1406.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Loyola University Chicago 27/32; Luther College 22/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Loyola - Test optional; Luther- Norse - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Loyola students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65).
• Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Luther- Norse (71.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 8.6% at Loyola vs. 19.9% at Luther- Norse.

Loyola vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Loyola and Luther- Norse? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Loyola University Chicago's six-year graduation rate (70%) is higher than Luther College's (69%).
• Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn a median of about $9,800 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates about ten years after starting college ($59,800 vs. $50,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Loyola University Chicago graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates ($25,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Loyola graduates have an estimated $21 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Luther- Norse graduates ($258 vs. $279).
• More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.