| Loyola University Chicago vs. Columbia College Chicago |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#118 in National Universities #7 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #64 in Federal Region V Universities #39 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$53,710 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$34,088 |
| expensive$21,912 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$2,544 |
| More$25,796 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,081 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,260 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter81.60% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.46% |
| Lower8.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.14% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,384 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,570 |
| Larger12,538 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,422 |
| Larger4,846 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller148 |
| Larger1,393 | Online Student Population | Smaller37 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,158) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,901 | Number of faculty | 795 |
| Higher$104,279 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,908 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.