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Overview |
Loyola | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Loyola | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $226 |
Diversity |
Loyola | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Loyola based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 16,899 students)
Loyola vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Loyola University Chicago is 360.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Loyola than University of Missouri Columbia ($48,100.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Loyola ($19,889 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 42.5% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($10,890 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of Missouri Columbia (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 132.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($26,796 vs. $11,545)
Loyola vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 8 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Loyola students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Loyola vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $5,600 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $3,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($21,883 vs. $25,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($226 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/