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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 3,470 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Loyola University Maryland is 7.1% more expensive to attend than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Saint Edward's University ($53,430.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Loyola University Maryland ($27,193 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 18.9% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($13,876 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland as Saint Edward's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Loyola University Maryland ($38,787 vs. $36,621)
Loyola University Maryland vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Loyola University Maryland (83.5%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Saint Edward's University (83% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $21,500 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's 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/