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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | NMSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $176 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 5,238 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or NMSU?
- Loyola University Maryland is 750.4% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.3% higher at Loyola University Maryland than New Mexico State University Main Campus ($53,430.00 vs. $23,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Loyola University Maryland ($10,407 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 46.6% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($11,252 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than New Mexico State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 178.1% larger than aid received New Mexico State University Main Campus ($36,621 vs. $13,168)
Loyola University Maryland vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at NMSU (3.55)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than NMSU (78%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (83% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $37,200 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $9,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($17,118 vs. $27,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($176 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/