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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Providence | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 4,473 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Providence?
- Providence College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Providence than Loyola Marymount University ($56,980.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Providence College than Loyola Marymount ($43,970 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 2.7% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,098 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 48.2% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($30,971 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Loyola Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Providence? 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 Providence and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Loyola Marymount University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Loyola Marymount graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $65,700)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $5,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($21,668 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/