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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | EC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 University Maryland | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | EC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 657 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or EC?
- Loyola University Maryland is 51.5% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Elmira College ($53,430.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Loyola University Maryland ($24,040 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 23.2% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($13,388 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Loyola University Maryland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 35.2% larger than aid received Elmira College ($36,621 vs. $27,091)
Loyola University Maryland vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Loyola University Maryland (83.5%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or EC? 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 EC and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Elmira College (83% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $30,600 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College and Loyola University Maryland graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elmira College and Loyola University Maryland graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/