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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $268 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 2,729 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Lafayette College than Loyola Marymount University ($58,110.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Loyola Marymount ($37,186 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola Marymount University are 7.7% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,098 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 19.5% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($24,981 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 72 points higher than at Loyola Marymount (1222)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Loyola Marymount (28)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Loyola Marymount has a higher acceptance rate (41.3%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Loyola Marymount University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Loyola Marymount graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $65,700)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $4,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($21,668 vs. $26,000)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/