- Both American University and Loyola University Maryland are private.
- American University is located in Washington, DC and Loyola University Maryland is located in Baltimore, MD.
- American University has more expensive tuition of $56,543 than Loyola University Maryland ($55,480).
- American University has tighter acceptance rate of 29.40% than Loyola University Maryland (75.28%).
- American University has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than Loyola University Maryland (1,270).
- American University is larger with 13,885 students than Loyola University Maryland (5,238 students).
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| #57 in National Universities #3 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #12 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Baltimore, MD |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $56,543 | Undergraduate | $55,480 |
| $33,239 | Graduate | $19,440 |
| $30,338 | Financial Aid | $32,393 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $63 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 29.40% | Acceptance Rate | 75.28% |
| 32.47% | Yield | 11.69% |
| 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,885 | Total Students | 5,238 |
| 7,917 | Undergraduate | 3,977 |
| 5,968 | Graduate | 1,261 |
| 1,516 | Online Enrollment | 604 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4% | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $67,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $78,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) $10,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,309) $11,750 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 827 Full-time 704 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 325 Full-time 126 Part-time |
| 2,653 Full-time 907 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 960 Full-time 174 Part-time |
| $111,486 for Faculties $84,742 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,482 for Faculties $68,010 Part-time |