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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,107 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,480 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,480 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,240 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,857 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,773 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,162 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 7,757 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $171 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (5,107 students vs. 2,704 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or SUNY Poly?
- Loyola University Maryland is 684.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($55,480.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.4% higher at Loyola University Maryland than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($55,480.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Loyola University Maryland ($14,646 vs. $31,857)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 23.7% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($14,750 vs. $18,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 388.8% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($39,773 vs. $8,137)
Loyola University Maryland vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Loyola University Maryland (3.65)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Loyola University Maryland (76.3%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or SUNY Poly? 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 SUNY Poly and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (83% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $23,400 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/