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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,918 | 5,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | loyola.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,400 | $55,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,400 | $55,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $18,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,632 | $31,857 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,035 | $39,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,323 | 10,162 | ||
| Admitted | 16,418 | 7,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1180/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $76,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (8,918 students vs. 5,107 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Loyola University Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Loyola University Maryland?
- Loyola University Maryland is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($55,480.00 vs. $50,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Quinnipiac University ($55,480.00 vs. $50,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University Maryland than Quinnipiac ($31,857 vs. $39,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 10.7% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($16,470 vs. $18,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Loyola University Maryland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 32.4% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($39,773 vs. $30,035)
Quinnipiac vs. Loyola University Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Loyola University Maryland (76.3%)
Quinnipiac vs. Loyola University Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Quinnipiac University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $11,100 more per year than Quinnipiac graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $65,500)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quinnipiac students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/