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Overview |
Loyola | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 1,299 students)
Loyola vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Wittenberg University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Loyola than Wittenberg University ($48,100.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Loyola ($22,912 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 37.6% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($11,280 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($32,632 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Loyola .
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Loyola University Chicago (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $13,500 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,300)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/