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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Loyola University Maryland | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 57% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 5,238 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or Virginia Tech?
- Loyola University Maryland is 341.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Virginia Tech ($53,430.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Loyola University Maryland ($19,301 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 30.1% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($12,680 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than Virginia Tech (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 378.8% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($36,621 vs. $7,649)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Loyola University Maryland (3.65)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Virginia Tech (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $11,600 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $65,000)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/