| Loyola University Chicago vs. Rockford |
#118 in National Universities #7 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #77 in Federal Region V Universities #32 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 (smaller 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 Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$53,710 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$37,780 |
| expensive$21,912 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,060 |
| More$25,796 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,087 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower940 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter81.60% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.91% |
| Lower8.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable13.38% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Larger17,384 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,241 |
| Larger12,538 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller983 |
| Larger4,846 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller258 |
| Larger1,393 | Online Student Population | Smaller63 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 439) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,540) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 1,901 | Number of faculty | 162 |
| Higher$104,279 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$59,924 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.