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.
  • BU has more expensive tuition & fees ($65,168) than Loyola University Maryland ($55,480).
  • It is harder to admit to BU than Loyola University Maryland.
  • BU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,440) than Loyola University Maryland (1,270).
  • BU has higher submitted ACT score (33) than Loyola University Maryland (30).
  • BU has more students with 36,714 students while Loyola University Maryland has 5,238 students.
  • BU has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while Loyola University Maryland's ratio is 13 to 1.
  • BU has more full-time faculties with 3,047 faculties while Loyola University Maryland has 325 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Boston University and Loyola University Maryland.
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BUvs.Loyola University Maryland
Boston, MassachusettsLocationBaltimore, Maryland
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
$65,1682024 Tuition & Fees$55,480
49%% Receiving Financial Aid94%
$46,070Average Amount of Financial Aid$32,393
14.37 %Acceptance Rates83.48 %
31.32 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)15.79 %
1,440SAT Score1,270
33ACT Score30
88 %Graduation Rate78 %
-Transfer-out Rate4 %
94 %Retention Rate85 %
36,714Student Population5,238
3,047Number 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, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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