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Overview |
SHU | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 5,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | loyola.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $53,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $53,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $33,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $36,621 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 9,643 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 8,050 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $76,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 64% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 5,238 students)
SHU vs. Loyola University Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Loyola University Maryland?
- Loyola University Maryland is 15.4% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Sacred Heart University ($53,430.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University Maryland than SHU ($33,312 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University Maryland are 6.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,500 vs. $17,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Loyola University Maryland (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 88% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($36,621 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Loyola University Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Loyola University Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Sacred Heart University (83% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $16,900 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $59,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU 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 SHU 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/