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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Tulane | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $284 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Tulane | ||
| 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
- Tulane University is larger than than Loyola Marymount based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 10,165 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Tulane than Loyola Marymount University ($58,666.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tulane University than Loyola Marymount ($50,263 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 7.8% lower than costs at Tulane University ($16,098 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Tulane University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tulane University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($30,747 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 124 points higher than at Loyola Marymount (1222)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Loyola Marymount (28)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Loyola Marymount has a higher acceptance rate (41.3%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Tulane? 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 Tulane and Loyola Marymount.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Loyola Marymount graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $65,700)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $5,861 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($21,668 vs. $27,529)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($224 vs. $284)
- More Loyola Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/