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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Middletown, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #33 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | wesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $63,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $63,722 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $21,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $59,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 14,521 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 35.4% | ||
| 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 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1320/1510 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $180 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 3,253 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Wesleyan University?
- Wesleyan University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Loyola Marymount University ($63,722.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Loyola Marymount ($21,270 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 12.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,098 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 186.2% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($59,825 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan University or Loyola Marymount .
- Loyola Marymount has a higher acceptance rate (41.3%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Wesleyan University? 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 Wesleyan University and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Loyola Marymount University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola Marymount graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,668)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola Marymount graduates. ($180 vs. $224)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/