Loyola University Chicago vs. Penn State

The following statements compare Loyola University Chicago and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Loyola University Chicago's tuition ($51,716) is more expensive than Penn State ($40,188).
  • Penn State's acceptance rate (54.22%) is lower than Loyola University Chicago (81.39%).
  • Penn State has higher yield (19.40%) than Loyola University Chicago (8.96%).
  • Penn State's SAT score (1,310) is higher than Loyola University Chicago (1,250).
  • Loyola University Chicago's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Penn State (15 to 1).
  • Penn State (50,399 students) is larger than Loyola University Chicago (17,397 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Loyola University Chicago ($25,796) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State ($13,716).
  • Penn State's graduation rate (86%) is higher than Loyola University Chicago (77%).
Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago

Private, 4 years • Chicago, IL #108 National Universities, #5 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$51,716
Financial Aid
$25,796
Test Scores
1,250 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
81.39% Acceptance Rate
8.96% Yield
Enrollment
12,487 Undergraduate
4,910 Graduate
1,359 Online Students
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,006 Faculties (full-time)
2,778 Staffs (full-time)
$99,744 Faculty Salary
$81,293 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,684 annual charge
-4,989 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,210 annual charge
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$20,234 In-State
$40,188 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,716
Test Scores
1,310 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
54.22% Acceptance Rate
19.40% Yield
Enrollment
42,223 Undergraduate
8,176 Graduate
279 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,174 Faculties (full-time)
16,298 Staffs (full-time)
$100,357 Faculty Salary
$66,773 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,614 annual charge
-14,238 capacity
Graduation
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