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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1370/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Brandeis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 5,581 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Brandeis University?
- Brandeis University is 13% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Brandeis University than Loyola Marymount University ($61,724.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brandeis University than Loyola Marymount ($45,565 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 6.2% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,098 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Brandeis University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 61.4% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($33,733 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 138 points higher than at Loyola Marymount (1222)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Loyola Marymount (28)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- Loyola Marymount has a higher acceptance rate (41.3%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Brandeis University? 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 Brandeis University and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Loyola Marymount University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Loyola Marymount graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $65,700)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $5,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($21,668 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/