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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | SCU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #62 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | scu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $56,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $56,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $17,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $50,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 16,650 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 8,677 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1290/1480 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $81,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $222 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | SCU | ||
| 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
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 9,178 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or SCU?
- Santa Clara University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at SCU than Loyola Marymount University ($56,880.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Clara University than Loyola Marymount ($50,551 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 6.3% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($16,098 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Santa Clara University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Clara University students is 21% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($25,295 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. SCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 91 points higher than at Loyola Marymount (1222)
- Incoming SCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Loyola Marymount (28)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or SCU? 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 SCU and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Loyola Marymount University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Loyola Marymount graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $65,700)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $168 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola Marymount graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,668)
- SCU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola Marymount graduates. ($222 vs. $224)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/