The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Illinois State is a public and Loyola University Chicago is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Loyola University Chicago has more expensive tuition & fees ($51,716) than Illinois State ($28,086).
  • It is harder to admit to Loyola University Chicago than Illinois State.
  • Loyola University Chicago has a higher submitted SAT score (1,090) than Illinois State (1,090).
  • Loyola University Chicago has higher submitted ACT score (24) than Illinois State (24).
  • Illinois State has more students with 20,683 students while Loyola University Chicago has 16,899 students.
  • Loyola University Chicago has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while Illinois State's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • Loyola University Chicago has more full-time faculties with 917 faculties while Illinois State has 915 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Illinois State University and Loyola University Chicago.
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Illinois Statevs.Loyola University Chicago
Normal, IllinoisLocationChicago, Illinois
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$16,021
Out-Of-State$28,086
2024 Tuition & Fees$51,716
86%% Receiving Financial Aid94%
$10,441Average Amount of Financial Aid$24,072
86.24 %Acceptance Rates79.15 %
23.57 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)8.85 %
1,090SAT Score1,275
24ACT Score29
66 %Graduation Rate70 %
-Transfer-out Rate22 %
80 %Retention Rate81 %
20,683Student Population16,899
915Number of Faculties917
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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