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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $273 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than Calvin College based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 3,231 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Calvin College?
- Loyola Marymount University is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($54,630.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Loyola Marymount than Calvin College ($54,630.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Loyola Marymount ($25,775 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 44.4% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($11,150 vs. $16,098)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University as Calvin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 26.5% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($26,448 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Loyola Marymount University (1222) is 20 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Loyola Marymount students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Calvin College (3.84)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Calvin College? 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 Calvin College and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Loyola Marymount is the same as at Calvin College (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $47,000)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $4,781 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($21,668 vs. $26,449)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($224 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/