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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 4,566 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Loyola University Maryland is 41% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($53,430.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Loyola University Maryland ($32,801 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University Maryland are 13.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($16,500 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Loyola University Maryland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 41% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($36,621 vs. $25,979)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Loyola University Maryland .
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (83% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $36,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/