Duquesne vs Loyola University Chicago
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PACatholic collegeBFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Loyola University ChicagoChicago, ILCatholic college
At a glance
- Duquesne lists Mass every weekday; Loyola University Chicago lists Mass every weekday.
- Duquesne lists confession 5 times a week; Loyola University Chicago, 2 times a week.
- Duquesne has the higher graduation rate: 77% against 73% at Loyola University Chicago.
- Median debt is lower at Loyola University Chicago: $24,157, against $26,244 at Duquesne.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
5 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
2 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
7 listed
Religious order or tradition
Jesuit
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Chicago, IL
Setting
City
City
Students
8,137
17,397
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
84%
82%
Average SAT
1276
1297
ACT middle 50%
26–32
27–32
Graduation rate
77%
73%
First-year retention
84%
82%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$37,730
$36,079
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$29,986
$28,992
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$31,729
$28,663
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$32,102
$32,432
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$35,611
$36,853
Net price, over $110,000 income
$41,273
$42,346
Median debt
$26,244
$24,157
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$74,742
$71,530
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.