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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 23% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 4,133 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Loyola University Maryland is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Loyola University Maryland than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($53,430.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Loyola University Maryland ($22,843 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 61.4% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($10,220 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Loyola University Maryland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 21.7% larger than aid received Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($36,621 vs. $30,091)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Loyola University Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Loyola University Maryland students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Loyola University Maryland (83.5%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Loyola University Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Loyola University Maryland is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (83% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $28,200 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/