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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 61% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 2,243 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Loyola University Maryland for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $53,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Washington and Lee than Loyola University Maryland ($60,590.00 vs. $53,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Loyola University Maryland ($24,733 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University Maryland are 2.5% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,500 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than Washington and Lee University (99% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 51.7% larger than aid received Loyola University Maryland ($55,567 vs. $36,621)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Loyola University Maryland (3.65)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Loyola University Maryland (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Loyola University Maryland graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $76,600)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University Maryland students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/