| Loyola University Maryland vs. Mount St. Mary's |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in Federal Region III Universities #9 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in Federal Region III Universities #18 in Maryland Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| 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 |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$55,480 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$47,240 |
| expensive$19,440 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,094 |
| More$32,393 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$31,752 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,270 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,150 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier83.48% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter79.57% |
| Favorable15.79% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.27% |
| 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger5,238 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,456 |
| Larger3,977 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,896 |
| Larger1,261 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller560 |
| Larger604 | Online Student Population | Smaller203 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher78% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| Lower4% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher29% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| 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: 1,460) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,030) |
| Faculties | ||
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 451 | Number of faculties | 249 |
| Higher$82,562 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,225 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.