by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Loyola Chicago degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Loyola Chicago measures up.
Loyola Chicago is ranked #2,970 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Illinois, it ranks #111 of 112 for value.
These Loyola Chicago majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Behavior | #6 of 7 |
| Other Neurobiology & Neurosciences | #7 of 7 |
| Natural Resource Economics | #7 of 7 |
| Conservation Biology | #13 of 14 |
| Bioinformatics | #14 of 15 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | #17 of 18 |
| Biology | #17 of 18 |
| Business Administration / Management | #23 of 26 |
| Business Management & Marketing | #23 of 26 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | #23 of 26 |
Below is the detailed Loyola Chicago value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Loyola University Chicago is ranked #5 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #111 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Loyola Chicago financial aid page to be sure.
Loyola University Chicago is ranked #2,970 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Loyola University Chicago is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Loyola Chicago costs about $38,311. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $153,244 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $67,963 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $36,079 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $38,311 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $153,244 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Loyola Chicago net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Loyola Chicago degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $271,852 | — | — |
| All Students | $153,244 | #2,970 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $144,316 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $271,852 | — | — |
| All Students | $153,244 | #111 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $144,316 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Loyola Chicago shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $28,666 |
| $30K–$48K | $29,489 |
| $48K–$75K | $32,527 |
| $75K–$110K | $36,217 |
| Over $110K | $40,370 |
About 93% of Loyola Chicago undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,569 per year. Get more details on the Loyola Chicago financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Loyola Chicago net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.