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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | PLNU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 4,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | pointloma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | PLNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $34,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $19,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | PLNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 3,149 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 2,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1170/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | PLNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | PLNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | PLNU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | PLNU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | PLNU | ||
| 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 4,319 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. PLNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or PLNU?
- Loyola Marymount University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($54,630.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Loyola Marymount than Point Loma Nazarene University ($54,630.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Loyola Marymount ($34,933 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 36.4% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($11,800 vs. $16,098)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University as Point Loma Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola Marymount University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($20,901 vs. $19,422)
Loyola Marymount vs. PLNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or PLNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLNU or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Loyola Marymount University (1222) is 74 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Loyola Marymount students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. PLNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or PLNU? 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 PLNU and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Loyola Marymount is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $12,200 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $53,500)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $3,332 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($21,668 vs. $25,000)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Loyola Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/