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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | JCSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,107 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,480 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,480 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,240 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,857 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,773 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,162 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 7,757 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (5,107 students vs. 1,102 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or JCSU?
- Loyola University Maryland is 200.7% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($55,480.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.7% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Johnson C Smith University ($55,480.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Loyola University Maryland ($19,326 vs. $31,857)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 102.4% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($9,014 vs. $18,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 167.2% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($39,773 vs. $14,883)
Loyola University Maryland vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 1.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than JCSU (42.9%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Johnson C Smith University (83% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $46,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $30,300)
- Loyola University Maryland students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Loyola University Maryland graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/