Key differences on Getting in
- 1
St Catherine's yield is 7 pts higher than Loyola University New Orleans's
Yield rate - 2
St Catherine admits 92% vs. 93% at Loyola University New Orleans
Acceptance 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 New OrleansOpen
- St CatherineOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Loyola University New OrleansTest-blind
- St CatherineTest-optional
How they read a record
Loyola University New Orleans
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
St Catherine
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Loyola University New Orleans | St Catherine |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout 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