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Overview |
Loyola | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Loyola | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
Loyola | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 15,181 students)
Loyola vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Loyola University Chicago is 311.4% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at Loyola than University of Missouri St Louis ($48,100.00 vs. $29,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Loyola ($13,211 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 42.1% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($10,920 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than University of Missouri St Louis (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 119.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($26,796 vs. $12,205)
Loyola vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 90 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Loyola vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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-St Louis and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $13,500 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $4,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($20,987 vs. $25,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/