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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | AU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,256 | 13,019 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | american.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,602 | $55,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,602 | $55,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,713 | $17,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $54,471 | $40,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,575 | $31,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,361 | 17,786 | ||
| Admitted | 9,413 | 8,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.3% | 47.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1300/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $250 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | AU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 94% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Loyola Marymount based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 10,256 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or AU?
- Loyola Marymount University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($57,602.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Loyola Marymount than American University ($57,602.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than Loyola Marymount ($40,189 vs. $54,471)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 21.8% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($17,012 vs. $20,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than American University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($31,402 vs. $21,575)
Loyola Marymount vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 30 points higher than at Loyola Marymount (1222)
- Incoming Loyola Marymount students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (47.4%) than Loyola Marymount (40.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or AU? 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 AU and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Loyola Marymount is the same as at American University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $900 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $64,800)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $2,582 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,668 vs. $24,250)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($224 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/