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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Furman | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $263 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Furman | ||
| 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 Furman based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 2,443 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Furman?
- Furman University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Furman than Loyola Marymount University ($55,392.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Loyola Marymount ($33,370 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 6.3% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($15,148 vs. $16,098)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 74.1% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($36,384 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Loyola Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Furman? 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 Furman and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Loyola Marymount University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $54,300)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $3,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($21,668 vs. $25,443)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($224 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/