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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UH | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $204 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UH | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 4,397 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or UH?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 396.9% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.7% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than University of Houston ($43,160.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Loyola University-New Orleans ($14,056 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 40.2% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($10,418 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than University of Houston (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 210.8% larger than aid received University of Houston ($35,604 vs. $11,457)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 20 points higher than at Loyola University-New Orleans (1134)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (25)
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UH (3.46)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than UH (66.2%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans or UH? 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 UH and Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $8,400 more per year than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $50,600)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $7,024 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,774)
- UH graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($204 vs. $276)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/