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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $158 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | San Diego State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than Loyola Marymount based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 10,165 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or San Diego State?
- Loyola Marymount University is 851.4% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($54,630.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210% higher at Loyola Marymount than San Diego State University ($54,630.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Loyola Marymount ($13,017 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 22.5% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($16,098 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than San Diego State University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola Marymount University students is 110.4% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($20,901 vs. $9,934)
Loyola Marymount vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Loyola Marymount University (1222) is 92 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming Loyola Marymount students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at San Diego State (3.82)
- Loyola Marymount has a higher acceptance rate (41.3%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or San Diego State? 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 San Diego State and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Loyola Marymount is higher than San Diego State University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $12,300 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $6,319 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola Marymount graduates. ($15,349 vs. $21,668)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola Marymount graduates. ($158 vs. $224)
- More Loyola Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/