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Overview |
Loyola | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Loyola | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 16,899 students)
Loyola vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Loyola for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Syracuse than Loyola University Chicago ($58,440.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University Chicago than Syracuse ($37,511 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University Chicago are 10.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($15,520 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than Syracuse University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($34,737 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is the same at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Loyola students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Loyola vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Loyola University Chicago (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Loyola graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $59,800)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/