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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 5,238 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Loyola University Maryland for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $53,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Syracuse than Loyola University Maryland ($58,440.00 vs. $53,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University Maryland than Syracuse ($33,312 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University Maryland are 4.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,500 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than Syracuse University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 5.4% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($36,621 vs. $34,737)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Loyola University Maryland (3.65)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Syracuse University (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $10,700 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $65,900)
- Syracuse University and Loyola University Maryland graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Syracuse University and Loyola University Maryland graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/