| Loyola University Chicago vs. St Francis |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#118 in National Universities #7 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #191 in National Universities #11 in Illinois 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 | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$53,710 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$38,110 |
| expensive$21,912 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,757 |
| More$25,796 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$24,941 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,130 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier81.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter65.29% |
| Lower8.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.23% |
| 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 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 | Smaller3,074 |
| Larger12,538 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,343 |
| Larger4,846 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,731 |
| Smaller1,393 | Online Student Population | Larger1,500 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| 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: 438) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,901 | Number of faculty | 259 |
| Higher$104,279 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$74,419 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.