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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Trinity | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $263 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Trinity | ||
| 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 Trinity based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 2,692 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Trinity?
- Loyola Marymount University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($54,630.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Loyola Marymount than Trinity University ($54,630.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Loyola Marymount ($30,038 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 13.9% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($14,134 vs. $16,098)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 60.8% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($33,614 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 72 points higher than at Loyola Marymount (1222)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Loyola Marymount (28)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Loyola Marymount has a higher acceptance rate (41.3%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Loyola Marymount University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $62,800)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $3,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($21,668 vs. $25,500)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($224 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/