Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Pace admits 76% vs. 82% at Loyola University Chicago
Acceptance rate - 2
Loyola University Chicago's SAT midpoint is 5 points higher than Pace's
SAT midpoint - 3
Loyola University Chicago's yield is 0 pts higher than Pace's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Loyola University ChicagoAccessible
- PaceAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Loyola University ChicagoTest-optional
- PaceTest-optional
How they read a record
Loyola University Chicago
GPA is required; the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered. 56% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so .
Pace
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Loyola University Chicago | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Loyola University Chicago (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;Loyola University Chicago Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Loyola University Chicago Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why