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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $261 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 4,397 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or Abilene Christian University?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Abilene Christian University ($43,160.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Abilene Christian University ($23,808 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 27% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($11,500 vs. $14,607)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 35.5% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($35,604 vs. $26,280)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 42 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $4,600 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,774)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($261 vs. $276)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/