| SCU vs. Loyola Marymount |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#56 in National Universities #17 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #75 in National Universities #25 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$61,293 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$61,867 |
| expensive$31,694 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$23,172 |
| More$29,147 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,059 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,420 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,350 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier48.00% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter45.08% |
| Favorable17.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.80% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | 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 |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,728 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,179 |
| Smaller6,577 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,273 |
| Larger3,151 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,906 |
| Smaller500 | Online Student Population | Larger568 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower79% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,797) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,681) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 954 | Number of faculty | 1,191 |
| Higher$132,554 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$123,996 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.