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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | KSC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 2,872 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or KSC?
- Loyola University Maryland is 354.6% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Keene State College ($53,430.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Loyola University Maryland ($19,546 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 21.9% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($13,534 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland as Keene State College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 263.1% larger than aid received Keene State College ($36,621 vs. $10,085)
Loyola University Maryland vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Loyola University Maryland (83.5%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or KSC? 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 KSC and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Keene State College (83% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $32,200 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/