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Overview |
Mercer | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #201 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | loyola.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $53,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $53,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $33,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $36,621 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercer | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 9,643 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 8,050 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1180/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $76,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mercer | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,238 students)
Mercer vs. Loyola University Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Loyola University Maryland?
- Loyola University Maryland is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Mercer University ($53,430.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Loyola University Maryland ($22,087 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 17.5% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($14,046 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Loyola University Maryland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 8.5% larger than aid received Mercer University ($36,621 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Loyola University Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Loyola University Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loyola University Maryland or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Loyola University Maryland (3.65)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Loyola University Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Loyola University Maryland? 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 Loyola University Maryland and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Mercer University (83% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $19,300 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/