Key differences on Getting in
- 1
St. John's University-New York's yield is 3 pts higher than Loyola University Chicago's
Yield rate - 2
Loyola University Chicago's SAT midpoint is 20 points higher than St. John's University-New York's
SAT midpoint - 3
Loyola University Chicago admits 82% vs. 83% at St. John's University-New York
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
- St. John's University-New YorkAccessible
- Loyola University ChicagoAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- St. John's University-New YorkTest-optional
- Loyola University ChicagoTest-optional
How they read a record
St. John's University-New York
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important. 26% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Loyola University Chicago
and GPA are both very important. 56% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | St. John's University-New York | Loyola University Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Important | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Required |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Important | Not considered |
| Work experience | Important | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | 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 release;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, Fall 2027 applicants;Loyola University Chicago Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About 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