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Overview |
Alabama | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $14,607 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $23,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $35,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 7,340 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $276 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 4,397 students)
Alabama vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 288.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than The University of Alabama ($43,160.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Loyola University-New Orleans ($20,592 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Alabama are 1.3% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($14,426 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 127% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($35,604 vs. $15,683)
Alabama vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Loyola University-New Orleans? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loyola University-New Orleans or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 47 points higher than at Loyola University-New Orleans (1134)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (25)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
Alabama vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Loyola University-New Orleans? 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 Loyola University-New Orleans and Alabama.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $700 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $3,024 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,774)
- Alabama graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($245 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/