- Both Loyola University Maryland and College of the Holy Cross (Holy Cross) are private.
- Loyola University Maryland is located in Baltimore, MD and Holy Cross is located in Worcester, MA.
- Holy Cross has more expensive tuition of $60,850 than Loyola University Maryland ($55,480).
- Holy Cross has tighter acceptance rate of 39.60% than Loyola University Maryland (75.28%).
- Holy Cross has higher SAT scores of 1,350 than Loyola University Maryland (1,270).
- Loyola University Maryland is larger with 5,238 students than Holy Cross (3,083 students).
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| #12 in Maryland | Rankings | #19 in Liberal Arts Colleges #11 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Baltimore, MD | Location | Worcester, MA |
| Known as | Holy Cross | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $55,480 | Undergraduate | $60,850 |
| $19,440 | Graduate | |
| $32,393 | Financial Aid | $39,014 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 75.28% | Acceptance Rate | 39.60% |
| 11.69% | Yield | 31.24% |
| 1,270 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,350 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,238 | Total Students | 3,083 |
| 3,977 | Undergraduate | 3,083 |
| 1,261 | Graduate | 0 |
| 604 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| 4% | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $78,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $88,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,309) $11,750 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,642) $9,100 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 325 Full-time 126 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 294 Full-time 35 Part-time |
| 960 Full-time 174 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 974 Full-time 109 Part-time |
| $78,482 for Faculties $68,010 Part-time | Average Salary | $103,088 for Faculties $65,988 Part-time |