| Loyola University Chicago vs. Missouri State University-Springfield |
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|---|---|---|
#118 in National Universities #7 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #212 in National Universities #11 in Missouri Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$51,716 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,024 Missouri Residents $17,928 Out-of-State |
| expensive$22,305 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,476 Missouri Residents $13,704 Out-of-State |
| More$24,072 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,142 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,275 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,110 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter79.15% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.56% |
| Lower8.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.18% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller16,899 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,535 |
| Smaller11,703 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,419 |
| Larger5,196 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,116 |
| Smaller2,215 | Online Student Population | Larger3,848 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| 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: 3,604) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,394) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,791 | Number of faculties | 1,072 |
| Higher$97,816 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$75,346 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.