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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 298 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Loyola University Maryland for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $53,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Simon's Rock than Loyola University Maryland ($61,600.00 vs. $53,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loyola University Maryland than Simon's Rock ($33,312 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loyola University Maryland are 4.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,500 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than Bard College at Simon's Rock (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 4.1% larger than aid received Loyola University Maryland ($38,119 vs. $36,621)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Loyola University Maryland (83.5%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Loyola University Maryland.
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $36,700 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/