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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | UMass | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,107 | 31,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,480 | $16,591 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,480 | $38,527 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,240 | $14,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,857 | $22,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,773 | $12,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,162 | 50,424 | ||
| Admitted | 7,757 | 29,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | UMass | ||
| 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
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 5,107 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or UMass?
- Loyola University Maryland is 234.4% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($55,480.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Loyola University Maryland than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($55,480.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Loyola University Maryland ($22,954 vs. $31,857)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 22.7% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($14,869 vs. $18,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than University of Massachusetts Amherst (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 222.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($39,773 vs. $12,343)
Loyola University Maryland vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Loyola University Maryland (3.65)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than UMass (57.8%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or UMass? 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 UMass and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (83% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $21,400 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/