The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
  • American University has more expensive tuition & fees ($56,543) than Loyola University Maryland ($55,480).
  • It is harder to admit to American University than Loyola University Maryland.
  • American University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,370) than Loyola University Maryland (1,270).
  • American University has higher submitted ACT score (31) than Loyola University Maryland (30).
  • American University has more students with 13,885 students while Loyola University Maryland has 5,238 students.
  • American University has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while Loyola University Maryland's ratio is 13 to 1.
  • American University has more full-time faculties with 827 faculties while Loyola University Maryland has 325 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - American University and Loyola University Maryland.
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American Universityvs.Loyola University Maryland
Washington, District of ColumbiaLocationBaltimore, Maryland
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
$56,5432024 Tuition & Fees$55,480
47%% Receiving Financial Aid94%
$30,338Average Amount of Financial Aid$32,393
40.63 %Acceptance Rates83.48 %
22.22 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)15.79 %
1,370SAT Score1,270
31ACT Score30
79 %Graduation Rate78 %
-Transfer-out Rate4 %
86 %Retention Rate85 %
13,885Student Population5,238
827Number of Faculties325
11 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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