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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1083/1288 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $211 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Rockhurst | ||
| 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 Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,405 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or Rockhurst?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 6% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Rockhurst University ($43,160.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Loyola University-New Orleans ($22,994 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 42.1% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($10,280 vs. $14,607)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 8.4% larger than aid received Rockhurst University ($35,604 vs. $32,842)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 28 points higher than at Loyola University-New Orleans (1134)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (25)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or Rockhurst? 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 Rockhurst and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,600)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,274 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,774)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($211 vs. $276)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/