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