| Loyola University Chicago vs. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale |
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|---|---|---|
#118 in National Universities #7 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #253 in National Universities #24 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| 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 | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$53,710 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,334 Illinois Residents $13,334 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$21,912 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,220 Illinois Residents $31,122 Out-of-State |
| More$25,796 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,646 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter81.60% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.88% |
| Lower8.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.64% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | Smaller11,790 |
| Larger12,538 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,553 |
| Larger4,846 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,237 |
| Smaller1,393 | Online Student Population | Larger2,272 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| 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: 4,492) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,330) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,901 | Number of faculty | 1,149 |
| Higher$104,279 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,588 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.