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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,256 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,602 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,602 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,713 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $54,471 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,575 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,361 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 9,413 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.3% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1390/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $237 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (10,256 students vs. 9,121 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $57,602.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Wake Forest than Loyola Marymount University ($63,608.00 vs. $57,602.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Loyola Marymount ($27,790 vs. $54,471)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 16.1% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($17,848 vs. $20,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 155.3% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($55,090 vs. $21,575)
Loyola Marymount vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Loyola Marymount .
- Loyola Marymount has a higher acceptance rate (40.3%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Loyola Marymount University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Loyola Marymount graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $65,700)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $1,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($21,668 vs. $23,000)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/