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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | JMU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 33% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 5,238 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or JMU?
- Loyola University Maryland is 595.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.9% higher at Loyola University Maryland than James Madison University ($53,430.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Loyola University Maryland ($18,274 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 37% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($12,040 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than James Madison University (99% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 263.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($36,621 vs. $10,081)
Loyola University Maryland vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than JMU (78.3%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or JMU? 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 JMU and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than James Madison University (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $16,300 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JMU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/