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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 35,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $18,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $14,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $9,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 34,002 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $155 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | San Jose 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 Jose State University is larger than than Loyola Marymount based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 10,165 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or San Jose State?
- Loyola Marymount University is 851.4% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($54,630.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210% higher at Loyola Marymount than San Jose 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 Jose State University than Loyola Marymount ($14,219 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 15.3% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($16,098 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than San Jose State University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola Marymount University students is 126.9% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($20,901 vs. $9,210)
Loyola Marymount vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or San Jose State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose State or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Loyola Marymount University (1222) is 167 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Loyola Marymount students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or San Jose 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 Jose State and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Loyola Marymount is higher than San Jose State University (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $5,800 more per year than San Jose State graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $59,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $6,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola Marymount graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,668)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola Marymount graduates. ($155 vs. $224)
- More Loyola Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/