| Loyola Marymount vs. SCU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#75 in National Universities #25 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #56 in National Universities #17 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 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 | ||
| cheaper$58,974 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$59,241 |
| cheaper$21,902 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$25,873 |
| Less$23,011 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,351 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,360 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,364 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter41.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier52.11% |
| Lower17.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.91% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,165 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,178 |
| Larger7,299 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,115 |
| Smaller2,866 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,063 |
| Larger635 | Online Student Population | Smaller399 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower81% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| 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: 3,797) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,024 | Number of faculties | 858 |
| Lower$114,647 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$125,548 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.