| Chicago vs. Loyola University Chicago |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 in National Universities #9 in World University Rankings #1 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #118 in National Universities #7 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$60,552 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$46,060 |
| expensive$61,548 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,154 |
| More$38,615 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,074 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,535 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,225 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter6% | Acceptance Rate | Easier67% |
| Favorable81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15% |
| High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller17,002 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,007 |
| Smaller6,632 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,919 |
| Larger10,370 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,088 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,136 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower74% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,532) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,922) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,400) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 2,696 | Number of faculties | 1,794 |
| Higher$174,009 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,025 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.