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Marquette University UIC Miami Northwestern Illinois Ohio State UChicago Butler DePaul Bradley Kent State Purdue| Loyola University Chicago | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loyola | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Loyola | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 16,899 students)
Loyola vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Ohio University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 260.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at Loyola than Ohio University Main Campus ($48,100.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Loyola ($20,207 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 25.8% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($12,336 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Ohio University Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 184.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($26,796 vs. $9,416)
Loyola vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 87 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $15,300 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/