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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 42% | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 424 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Loyola University Maryland is 286.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.4% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($53,430.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Loyola University Maryland ($15,897 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus are 27.1% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($12,984 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 296.3% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($36,621 vs. $9,241)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Loyola University Maryland .
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (83% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $21,300 more per year than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus 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/