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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | JCU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | JCU | ||
| 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
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 2,922 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or JCU?
- Loyola University Maryland is 17.5% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Loyola University Maryland than John Carroll University ($53,430.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Loyola University Maryland ($30,496 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 25% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($13,200 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Loyola University Maryland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 20.4% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($36,621 vs. $30,415)
Loyola University Maryland vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Loyola University Maryland (3.65)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than JCU (82.4%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or JCU? 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 JCU and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than John Carroll University (83% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $19,000 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/