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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 44% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 5,238 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or Penn State?
- Loyola University Maryland is 190.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Penn State Main Campus ($53,430.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Loyola University Maryland ($26,747 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 29.5% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($12,744 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 263.8% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($36,621 vs. $10,066)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Loyola University Maryland .
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Loyola University Maryland (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $21,300 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/