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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Fairfield University Miami Syracuse NYU| George Washington University | Loyola University Maryland | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 5,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #201 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | loyola.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $53,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $53,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $33,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $36,621 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
George Washington | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 9,643 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 8,050 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1180/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $76,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 64% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 5,238 students)
George Washington vs. Loyola University Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Loyola University Maryland?
- George Washington University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Loyola University Maryland for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $53,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at George Washington than Loyola University Maryland ($62,110.00 vs. $53,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University Maryland than George Washington ($33,312 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 5% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($15,720 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than George Washington University (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 3.9% larger than aid received George Washington University ($36,621 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Loyola University Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Loyola University Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loyola University Maryland or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Loyola University Maryland (3.65)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Loyola University Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington or Loyola University Maryland? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Loyola University Maryland and George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than George Washington University (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Loyola University Maryland graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $76,600)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/