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Overview |
Loyola University Maryland | CW | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,238 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | loyola.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University Maryland | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,430 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,430 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,312 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,621 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University Maryland | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,643 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 8,050 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Loyola University Maryland | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University Maryland | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Loyola University Maryland | CW | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola University Maryland | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University Maryland | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Maryland is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (5,238 students vs. 828 students)
Loyola University Maryland vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University Maryland or CW?
- Loyola University Maryland is 141.6% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.6% higher at Loyola University Maryland than The College of Westchester ($53,430.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Loyola University Maryland ($10,891 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 73.3% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($9,520 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Loyola University Maryland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 97.3% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($36,621 vs. $18,559)
Loyola University Maryland vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University Maryland or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Loyola University Maryland .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Loyola University Maryland (83.5%)
Loyola University Maryland vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University Maryland or CW? 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 CW and Loyola University Maryland.
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $36,800 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($23,894 vs. $27,000)
- CW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/