| American vs. Loyola University Maryland |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#51 in National Universities | Rankings* | #7 in Federal Region III Universities #9 in Maryland Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$58,771 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$57,150 |
| expensive$36,754 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$20,070 |
| Less$32,205 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$36,264 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,370 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,270 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter61.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.49% |
| Favorable15.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.59% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger12,321 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,897 |
| Larger7,476 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,881 |
| Larger4,845 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,016 |
| Larger895 | Online Student Population | Smaller484 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower75% | Graduate Rate | Higher79% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,309) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,662 | Number of faculty | 472 |
| Higher$123,494 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$87,700 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.