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Fairfield University Temple SHU Catholic University of America SFC TU Saint Joseph's University Marist College Salisbury Loyola Villanova Gettysburg College| Loyola University Maryland | College of St Joseph | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Joe's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Joe's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 227 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or St. Joe's?
- Loyola University Maryland is 205.3% more expensive to attend than St. Joe's for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.3% higher at Loyola University Maryland than College of St Joseph ($53,430.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of St Joseph are 37.5% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($12,000 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than College of St Joseph (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($36,621 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at St. Joe's (3.12)
Loyola University Maryland vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than College of St Joseph (83% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $39,000 more per year than St. Joe's graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $37,600)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $2,388 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($24,612 vs. $27,000)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Joe's students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/