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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 2,992 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Loyola University Maryland for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $53,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Oberlin than Loyola University Maryland ($61,106.00 vs. $53,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University Maryland than Oberlin ($33,312 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University Maryland are 11.5% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($16,500 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than Oberlin College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 4.5% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($36,621 vs. $35,040)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Loyola University Maryland (3.65)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Loyola University Maryland (88% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $32,700 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/