University of Holy Cross vs Loyola Chicago

Envision yourself as a student, embarking on a transformative journey at either the University of Holy Cross or Loyola University Chicago. Both institutions offer distinct experiences, catering to diverse aspirations. Holy Cross, rooted in the Jesuit tradition, fosters a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on undergraduate teaching and personalized attention. Loyola, a larger and more diverse university, provides a vibrant urban campus and a wide range of academic programs. As you navigate this side-by-side comparison, delve into the details of acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which university aligns best with your academic pursuits, personal values, and future aspirations.

	Loyola University Chicago	University of Holy Cross
Overview
Location	Chicago, Illinois	New Orleans, Louisiana
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	88.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	77.0%	75.0%
Application fees
SAT range	1160 - 1360	N/A
ACT range	27 - 32	16 - 21
Students submitting SAT score	23.0%
Students submitting ACT score	22.0%	77.0%
Total number of applicants	37,824	1,320
Total number of admissions given out	29,117	990
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,867	61
Yield rate	9.8%	6.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$63,074	$31,535
Average net price	$29,371	$16,777
Tuition	$46,410	$13,440
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,400 Meal plan: $5,780	Room/dormitory: $7,400 Meal plan: $2,299
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $25,854	90.0% Average amount $7,662
Students receiving federal student loan	44.0% Average amount $5,419	67.0% Average amount $5,317
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $17,984	8.0% Average amount $9,320

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	11,819 Men 31.8% Women 68.2%	881 Men 25.8% Women 74.2%
Graduate students	5,679 Men 32.1% Women 67.9%	355 Men 19.2% Women 80.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	50.0%	N/A
International students	3.3%	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	3,902	115
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois Michigan Minnesota California Ohio	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Legal Profession Psychology	Health Professions Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Business
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	72.0%	29.8%
Dropout rate	27.4%	58.3%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,817 Year 2: $220,906 Year 3: $179,958 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $93,218 Year 2: $97,604 Year 3: $105,174 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,836 Year 2: $87,470 Year 3: $104,925 Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $89,863 Year 2: $97,071 Year 3: $88,922 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $69,345 Year 2: $65,424 Year 3: $85,807 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $59,864 Year 2: $66,821 Year 3: $82,913 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,124 Year 2: $61,380 Year 3: $75,618 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,063 Year 2: $66,029 Year 3: $74,558 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,529 Year 2: $56,544 Year 3: $70,042 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,111 Year 2: $66,195 Year 3: $69,151	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,646 Year 2: $63,880 Year 3: $64,923 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,272 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $56,099 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,645 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $48,370 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,426 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $42,865 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,523 Year 3: N/A Psychology, Other (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $48,398 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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