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UNO Augustana Marquette University LSU Xavier University of Louisiana Loyola Bradley Carroll University UT Belmont Elmhurst College Tulane| Loyola University New Orleans | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Carthage | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 2,667 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or Carthage?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Carthage College ($43,160.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University New Orleans than Carthage ($23,808 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 15.5% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($12,648 vs. $14,607)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 73.4% larger than aid received Carthage College ($35,604 vs. $20,535)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 11 points higher than at Loyola University-New Orleans (1134)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $1,800 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,800)
- Loyola University New Orleans students graduate with a $226 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($26,774 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/