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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | Pacific | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 3,559 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or Pacific?
- Loyola University Maryland is 5% more expensive to attend than Pacific for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Pacific University ($53,430.00 vs. $50,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University Maryland than Pacific ($33,312 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 14.5% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($14,408 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than Pacific University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 9.8% larger than aid received Pacific University ($36,621 vs. $33,340)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Loyola University Maryland (3.65)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Loyola University Maryland (83.5%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Pacific University (83% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $29,800 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/