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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | TCU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 5,238 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Loyola University Maryland for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $53,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at TCU than Loyola University Maryland ($53,890.00 vs. $53,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University Maryland than TCU ($33,312 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 15.8% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($14,250 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than Texas Christian University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 30.6% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($36,621 vs. $28,048)
Loyola University Maryland vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Loyola University Maryland (3.65)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than TCU (56.1%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or TCU? 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 TCU and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Texas Christian University (83% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $19,000 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/