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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,107 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,480 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,480 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,240 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,857 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,773 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,162 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 7,757 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (5,107 students vs. 456 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or Penn State New Kensington?
- Loyola University Maryland is 301.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($55,480.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Penn State New Kensington ($55,480.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Loyola University Maryland ($19,294 vs. $31,857)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 35.6% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($13,448 vs. $18,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than Penn State New Kensington (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 433.9% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($39,773 vs. $7,450)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Loyola University Maryland .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Loyola University Maryland (76.3%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Penn State New Kensington (83% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $21,300 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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/