- Both Santa Clara University (SCU) and Loyola Marymount University 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).
Santa Clara University View More Rivals | Loyola Marymount University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in California | Rankings | #13 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Santa Clara, CA | Location | Los Angeles, CA |
SCU| Known as | | |
| 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) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,241 | Undergraduate | $58,974 |
| $25,873 | Graduate | $21,902 |
| $26,351 | Financial Aid | $23,011 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $73 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 53.56% | Acceptance Rate | 52.48% |
| 17.40% | Yield | 17.91% |
| 1,364 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,178 | Total Students | 10,165 |
| 6,115 | Undergraduate | 7,299 |
| 3,063 | Graduate | 2,866 |
| 399 | Online Enrollment | 635 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 92% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $85,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,600 |
| 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: 3,797) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,681) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 585 Full-time 273 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 615 Full-time 409 Part-time |
| 1,535 Full-time 308 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,750 Full-time 442 Part-time |
| $121,203 for Faculties $97,916 Part-time | Average Salary | $107,549 for Faculties $80,087 Part-time |