| Loyola University Chicago vs. Principia |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#118 in National Universities #7 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| 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 |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$53,710 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$34,680 |
| $21,912 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$25,796 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$32,096 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,260 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 81.60% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 8.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,384 | Total Enrollment | Smaller339 |
| Larger12,538 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller339 |
| 4,846 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 1,393 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower73% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 530) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,510) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 1,901 | Number of faculty | 68 |
| Higher$104,279 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,946 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.