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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 |
Loyola Marymount | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $284 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Holy Cross | ||
| 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 Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 3,083 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Holy Cross than Loyola Marymount University ($57,600.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Loyola Marymount ($34,679 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 3.2% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,098 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 89.5% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($39,615 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Loyola Marymount .
- Loyola Marymount has a higher acceptance rate (41.3%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Loyola Marymount University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $14,700 more per year than Loyola Marymount graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $65,700)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $5,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($21,668 vs. $27,500)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($224 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/