- Both Boston University (BU) and Loyola University Maryland are private.
- BU is located in Boston, MA and Loyola University Maryland is located in Baltimore, MD.
- BU has more expensive tuition of $65,168 than Loyola University Maryland ($55,480).
- BU has tighter acceptance rate of 25.11% than Loyola University Maryland (75.28%).
- BU has higher SAT scores of 1,440 than Loyola University Maryland (1,270).
- BU is larger with 36,714 students than Loyola University Maryland (5,238 students).
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| #30 in National Universities #7 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #12 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Baltimore, MD |
BU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate 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 (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $65,168 | Undergraduate | $55,480 |
| $64,712 | Graduate | $19,440 |
| $46,070 | Financial Aid | $32,393 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $95 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 25.11% | Acceptance Rate | 75.28% |
| 22.90% | Yield | 11.69% |
| 1,440 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 36,714 | Total Students | 5,238 |
| 18,459 | Undergraduate | 3,977 |
| 18,255 | Graduate | 1,261 |
| 4,044 | Online Enrollment | 604 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4% | |
| 94% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $75,900 | 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: 11,649) $11,260 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 |
| 3,047 Full-time 899 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 325 Full-time 126 Part-time |
| 9,030 Full-time 1,376 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 960 Full-time 174 Part-time |
| $136,930 for Faculties $79,451 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,482 for Faculties $68,010 Part-time |