- Both Valparaiso University (VU) and Loyola University Chicago are private.
- VU is located in Valparaiso, IN and Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
- 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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| #19 in Indiana | Rankings | #98 in National Universities #11 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Valparaiso, IN | Location | Chicago, IL |
VU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 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) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $46,588 | Undergraduate | $51,716 |
| $12,764 | Graduate | $22,305 |
| $40,463 | Financial Aid | $24,072 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | |
| 84.28% | Acceptance Rate | 70.59% |
| 12.04% | Yield | 15.95% |
| 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,275 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,958 | Total Students | 16,899 |
| 2,349 | Undergraduate | 11,703 |
| 609 | Graduate | 5,196 |
| 93 | Online Enrollment | 2,215 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $54,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,500 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) $8,116 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) $9,690 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,830 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 242 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 917 Full-time 874 Part-time |
| 665 Full-time 132 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,350 Full-time 1,123 Part-time |
| $66,206 for Faculties $55,427 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,744 for Faculties $81,293 Part-time |