Loyola vs. UE

Comparable Facts

Compare Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, IL with University of Evansville in Evansville, IN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Loyola University Chicago is larger than UE based on total student enrollment (17,384 students vs. 2,114 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); University of Evansville is in Evansville, IN (Midsize City setting).
• Loyola University Chicago is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Evansville is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Loyola University Chicago 13:1; University of Evansville 10:1.

Loyola vs. UE Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Loyola or UE? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Loyola ($18,773 vs. $39,147).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 11.8% lower than at Loyola University Chicago ($15,000 vs. $17,010).
• Loyola University Chicago is 21.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than UE (about $9,538 more per year; $53,710.00 vs. $44,172.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 21.6% higher at Loyola than at University of Evansville (about $9,538 more per year; $53,710.00 vs. $44,172.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Evansville than at Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 35.9% larger than aid received by Loyola University Chicago students ($39,167 vs. $28,816).

Loyola vs. UE Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or UE? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UE and Loyola.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Loyola University Chicago (1270) is 100 points higher than at UE (1170).
• Incoming Loyola students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (29 vs. 24 at UE).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Loyola University Chicago 1170/1360; University of Evansville 1045/1300.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Loyola University Chicago 27/32; University of Evansville 21/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Loyola - Test optional; UE - Test-free.
• Enrolled freshman Loyola students have the same average high school GPA (3.71) as students at UE (3.71).
• Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than UE (77.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 8.6% at Loyola vs. 10.6% at UE.

Loyola vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Loyola and UE? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Loyola University Chicago's six-year graduation rate (70%) is higher than University of Evansville's (62%).
• Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn a median of about $13,800 more per year than UE graduates about ten years after starting college ($59,800 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Loyola University Chicago graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than UE graduates ($25,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Loyola graduates have an estimated $21 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UE graduates ($258 vs. $279).
• More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.