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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 58% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | TCNJ | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 5,238 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or TCNJ?
- Loyola University Maryland is 277.9% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Loyola University Maryland than The College of New Jersey ($53,430.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Loyola University Maryland ($22,273 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 16.7% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($14,144 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than The College of New Jersey (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 209.7% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($36,621 vs. $11,826)
Loyola University Maryland vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Loyola University Maryland (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $14,500 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University Maryland students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/