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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 5,238 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or PennWest California?
- Loyola University Maryland is 592.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 361.6% higher at Loyola University Maryland than PennWest California ($53,430.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 58.4% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($10,416 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($36,621 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Loyola University Maryland vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than PennWest California (83% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $34,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/