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Overview |
Loyola | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Loyola | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 2,458 students)
Loyola vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Otterbein University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 42.2% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Loyola than Otterbein University ($48,100.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Loyola ($22,661 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 29.5% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,988 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 11.4% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($26,796 vs. $24,060)
Loyola vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 75 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Otterbein University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $15,000 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,800)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/