| Loyola Marymount vs. PLNU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#75 in National Universities #25 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Federal Region IX Universities #48 in California 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 | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,867 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$46,250 |
| expensive$23,172 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,880 |
| More$23,059 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,725 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,350 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter45.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.68% |
| Lower14.80% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.41% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,179 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,757 |
| Larger7,273 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,246 |
| Larger2,906 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,511 |
| Smaller568 | Online Student Population | Larger1,243 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher79% | Graduate Rate | Lower77% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,681) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,765) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,191 | Number of faculty | 496 |
| Higher$123,996 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,972 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.