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Overview |
UConn | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 5,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #201 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | loyola.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $53,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $53,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $33,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $36,621 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
UConn | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 9,643 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 8,050 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1180/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $76,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | Loyola University Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 64% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Loyola University Maryland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Loyola University Maryland based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 5,238 students)
UConn vs. Loyola University Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Loyola University Maryland?
- Loyola University Maryland is 240.9% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($53,430.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Loyola University Maryland than University of Connecticut ($53,430.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Loyola University Maryland ($23,985 vs. $33,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 21.1% lower than costs at Loyola University Maryland ($13,622 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Maryland than University of Connecticut (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Maryland students is 149.5% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($36,621 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Loyola University Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Loyola University Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loyola University Maryland or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Loyola University Maryland (3.65)
- Loyola University Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Loyola University Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Loyola University Maryland? 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 Loyola University Maryland and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is the same as at Loyola University Maryland (83% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Maryland earn on average $14,600 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($76,600 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University Maryland graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/