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Florida State USF Main Campus Marquette University UIC FIU FAU Florida FGCU Northwestern Illinois UChicago UNF| Loyola University Chicago | University of Central Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loyola | UCF | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 69,233 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #387 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | ucf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | UCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $4,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $19,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $12,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $9,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Loyola | UCF | ||
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| Applied | 40,468 | 60,627 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 23,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 39.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1190/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola | UCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | UCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $188 |
Diversity |
Loyola | UCF | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | UCF | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | UCF | ||
| 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
- University of Central Florida is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (69,233 students vs. 17,397 students)
Loyola vs. UCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or UCF?
- Loyola University Chicago is 1,022.6% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($50,270.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.8% higher at Loyola than University of Central Florida ($50,270.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Loyola ($13,110 vs. $37,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 40% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($12,070 vs. $16,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of Central Florida (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 183% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($27,123 vs. $9,585)
Loyola vs. UCF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or UCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCF or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 16 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UCF (3.64)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than UCF (39.5%)
Loyola vs. UCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or UCF? 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 UCF and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than University of Central Florida (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $10,900 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $6,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($18,270 vs. $25,000)
- UCF graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($188 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/