| BU vs. Loyola University Maryland |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #7 in Federal Region III Universities #9 in Maryland Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$65,168 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$55,480 |
| expensive$64,712 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,440 |
| More$46,070 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$32,393 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,440 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,270 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter14.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.48% |
| Favorable31.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.79% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger36,714 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,238 |
| Larger18,459 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,977 |
| Larger18,255 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,261 |
| Larger4,044 | Online Student Population | Smaller604 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower78% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,309) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,200) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 3,946 | Number of faculties | 451 |
| Higher$139,765 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,562 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.