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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Clark University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Clark 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 Clark University based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 3,770 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Clark University?
- Loyola Marymount University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($54,630.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Loyola Marymount than Clark University ($54,630.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Loyola Marymount ($32,053 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 44.2% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($11,164 vs. $16,098)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($29,716 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or Loyola Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Clark 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 Clark University and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Loyola Marymount University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $50,100)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $5,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($21,668 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Clark 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/