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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | USC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 48,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #34 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $63,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $63,468 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $17,436 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $36,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $45,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 69,062 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 8,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $231 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | USC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | USC | ||
| 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
- University of Southern California is larger than than Loyola Marymount based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 10,165 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or USC?
- University of Southern California is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at USC than Loyola Marymount University ($63,468.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern California than Loyola Marymount ($36,808 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 8.3% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($16,098 vs. $17,436)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than University of Southern California (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 116.6% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($45,262 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 169 points higher than at Loyola Marymount (1222)
- Incoming USC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Loyola Marymount (28)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at USC (3.83)
- Loyola Marymount has a higher acceptance rate (41.3%) than USC (12%)
Loyola Marymount vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or USC? 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 USC and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than Loyola Marymount University (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $19,800 more per year than Loyola Marymount graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $65,700)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $707 lower median federal student loan debt than USC graduates. ($21,668 vs. $22,375)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than USC graduates. ($224 vs. $231)
- More USC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/