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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $273 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 1,959 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Muhlenberg College than Loyola Marymount University ($57,270.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Loyola Marymount ($32,926 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 19.8% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($13,440 vs. $16,098)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 83.8% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($38,412 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Loyola Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Loyola Marymount University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $63,700)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $4,822 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($21,668 vs. $26,490)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($224 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/