- Loyola University Chicago is a private school while Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Loyola University Chicago has more expensive tuition of $51,716 than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,244).
- Loyola University Chicago has tighter acceptance rate of 70.59% than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (76.01%).
- Loyola University Chicago has higher SAT scores of 1,275 than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1,030).
- Loyola University Chicago is larger with 16,899 students than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (11,107 students).
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| #98 in National Universities #11 in Illinois | Rankings | #139 in National Universities #16 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | Carbondale, IL |
| Known as | ||
| 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 | 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $51,716 | Undergraduate | $13,244 |
| $22,305 | Graduate | $14,148 Illinois residents $31,050 out-of-state |
| $24,072 | Financial Aid | $10,767 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 70.59% | Acceptance Rate | 76.01% |
| 15.95% | Yield | 23.05% |
| 1,275 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,899 | Total Students | 11,107 |
| 11,703 | Undergraduate | 8,000 |
| 5,196 | Graduate | 3,107 |
| 2,215 | Online Enrollment | 1,883 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $63,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,500 |
| 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: 4,492) $6,292 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,830 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 917 Full-time 874 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 973 Full-time 216 Part-time |
| 2,350 Full-time 1,123 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,436 Full-time 368 Part-time |
| $99,744 for Faculties $81,293 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,974 for Faculties $54,669 Part-time |