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Overview |
Loyola | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Loyola | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 9,927 students)
Loyola vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 519.8% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.6% higher at Loyola than Southeast Missouri State University ($48,100.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Loyola ($14,519 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 55.9% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($9,954 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Southeast Missouri State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 211.9% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($26,796 vs. $8,592)
Loyola vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 145 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Southeast Missouri State University (3.53)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $19,300 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($22,527 vs. $25,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/