- Both Loyola University Chicago and Valparaiso University (VU) are private.
- Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL and VU is located in Valparaiso, IN.
- Loyola University Chicago has more expensive tuition of $51,716 than VU ($46,588).
- Loyola University Chicago has tighter acceptance rate of 70.59% than VU (84.28%).
- Loyola University Chicago has higher SAT scores of 1,275 than VU (1,240).
- Loyola University Chicago is larger with 16,899 students than VU (2,958 students).
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| #98 in National Universities #11 in Illinois | Rankings | #19 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | Valparaiso, IN |
| Known as | VU | |
| 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 | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $51,716 | Undergraduate | $46,588 |
| $22,305 | Graduate | $12,764 |
| $24,072 | Financial Aid | $40,463 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 | |
| 70.59% | Acceptance Rate | 84.28% |
| 15.95% | Yield | 12.04% |
| 1,275 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,899 | Total Students | 2,958 |
| 11,703 | Undergraduate | 2,349 |
| 5,196 | Graduate | 609 |
| 2,215 | Online Enrollment | 93 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $63,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) $9,690 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) $8,116 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 | 242 Full-time 96 Part-time |
| 2,350 Full-time 1,123 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 665 Full-time 132 Part-time |
| $99,744 for Faculties $81,293 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,206 for Faculties $55,427 Part-time |