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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 363 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Loyola University Maryland is 286.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.4% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($53,430.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Loyola University Maryland ($19,505 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 34.6% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($12,254 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than Penn State Greater Allegheny (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 256.6% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($36,621 vs. $10,269)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Loyola University Maryland .
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Loyola University Maryland (83.5%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (83% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $21,300 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/