- Both Loyola Marymount University and Santa Clara University (SCU) are private.
- Both schools are located in California.
- SCU has more expensive tuition of $59,241 than Loyola Marymount University ($58,974).
- Loyola Marymount University has tighter acceptance rate of 52.48% than SCU (53.56%).
- SCU has higher SAT scores of 1,364 than Loyola Marymount University (1,360).
- Loyola Marymount University is larger with 10,165 students than SCU (9,178 students).
Loyola Marymount University View More Rivals | Santa Clara University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in California | Rankings | #11 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Los Angeles, CA | Location | Santa Clara, CA |
| Known as | SCU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $58,974 | Undergraduate | $59,241 |
| $21,902 | Graduate | $25,873 |
| $23,011 | Financial Aid | $26,351 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $73 graduate |
| 52.48% | Acceptance Rate | 53.56% |
| 17.91% | Yield | 17.40% |
| 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,364 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,165 | Total Students | 9,178 |
| 7,299 | Undergraduate | 6,115 |
| 2,866 | Graduate | 3,063 |
| 635 | Online Enrollment | 399 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 88% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $71,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $85,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,681) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,797) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 615 Full-time 409 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 585 Full-time 273 Part-time |
| 1,750 Full-time 442 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,535 Full-time 308 Part-time |
| $107,549 for Faculties $80,087 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,203 for Faculties $97,916 Part-time |