| Loyola University Chicago vs. Drake |
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|---|---|---|
#118 in National Universities #7 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #127 in National Universities #2 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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 | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$51,716 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$49,944 |
| expensive$22,305 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,777 |
| Less$24,072 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,275 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier79.15% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.23% |
| Lower8.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable12.65% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,899 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,685 |
| Larger11,703 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,835 |
| Larger5,196 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,850 |
| Larger2,215 | Online Student Population | Smaller431 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,256) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 1,791 | Number of faculties | 460 |
| Higher$97,816 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$90,342 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.