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UA Huntsville Auburn Alabama UNO University of South Alabama Florida State Georgia State UC UofSC LSU Xavier University of Louisiana IU| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Loyola University New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $14,607 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $23,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $35,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 7,340 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $276 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 53% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 4,397 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 388.7% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($43,160.00 vs. $21,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Birmingham than Loyola University-New Orleans ($16,834 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 11.3% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($13,120 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than University of Alabama at Birmingham (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 219.5% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Birmingham ($35,604 vs. $11,142)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 13 points higher than at Loyola University-New Orleans (1134)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Loyola University-New Orleans (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,400)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham students graduate with a $5,274 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,774)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($222 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/