| Chicago vs. Loyola University Chicago |
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|---|---|---|
#8 in National Universities #1 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #118 in National Universities #7 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-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 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,939 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$51,716 |
| expensive$66,543 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$22,305 |
| More$43,934 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$24,072 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,275 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter5.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier79.15% |
| Favorable84.80% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.85% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger18,339 | Total Enrollment | Smaller16,899 |
| Smaller7,595 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,703 |
| Larger10,744 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,196 |
| Smaller28 | Online Student Population | Larger2,215 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,867 | Number of faculties | 1,791 |
| Higher$165,172 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$97,816 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.