| Loyola University Maryland vs. Lafayette |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in Federal Region III Universities #9 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$57,150 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,648 |
| $20,070 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$36,264 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$43,853 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,270 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,430 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier75.49% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter31.45% |
| Lower11.59% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.77% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | ||
| Larger4,897 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,775 |
| Larger3,881 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,775 |
| 1,016 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 484 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower79% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| Higher17% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Lower87% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,309) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,510) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,616) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 472 | Number of faculty | 314 |
| Lower$87,700 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,971 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.