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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bucknell based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 3,787 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Bucknell than Loyola Marymount University ($61,408.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Loyola Marymount ($39,965 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 4.8% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($15,358 vs. $16,098)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 80.7% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($37,775 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 93 points higher than at Loyola Marymount (1222)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Loyola Marymount (28)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Loyola Marymount has a higher acceptance rate (41.3%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Loyola Marymount University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Loyola Marymount graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $65,700)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $5,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($21,668 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/