- Both Loyola University Chicago and Drake University are private.
- Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL and Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA.
- Loyola University Chicago has more expensive tuition of $51,716 than Drake University ($49,944).
- Drake University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.80% than Loyola University Chicago (70.59%).
- Loyola University Chicago has higher SAT scores of 1,275 than Drake University (1,270).
- Loyola University Chicago is larger with 16,899 students than Drake University (4,685 students).
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| #98 in National Universities #11 in Illinois | Rankings | #2 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Known as | Drake | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $51,716 | Undergraduate | $49,944 |
| $22,305 | Graduate | $12,777 |
| $24,072 | Financial Aid | $29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 | |
| 70.59% | Acceptance Rate | 68.80% |
| 15.95% | Yield | 19.84% |
| 1,275 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,899 | Total Students | 4,685 |
| 11,703 | Undergraduate | 2,835 |
| 5,196 | Graduate | 1,850 |
| 2,215 | Online Enrollment | 431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $63,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $68,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) $9,690 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) $6,314 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,830 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,256 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 917 Full-time 874 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 300 Full-time 160 Part-time |
| 2,350 Full-time 1,123 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 980 Full-time 198 Part-time |
| $99,744 for Faculties $81,293 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time |