Loyola Marymount vs University of San Diego
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CACatholic collegeBFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of San DiegoSan Diego, CACatholic college
At a glance
- Loyola Marymount lists Mass every weekday; University of San Diego lists Mass every weekday.
- Loyola Marymount lists confession once a week; University of San Diego, once a week.
- University of San Diego has the higher graduation rate: 84% against 79% at Loyola Marymount.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of San Diego has the lower price after aid: $15,586 a year, against $32,268 at Loyola Marymount.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
2 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
5 listed
Religious order or tradition
Jesuit
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
10,256
9,110
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
45%
52%
Average SAT
1359
ACT middle 50%
28–32
Graduation rate
79%
84%
First-year retention
89%
91%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$48,381
$30,365
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$32,268
$15,586
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$34,535
$17,441
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$34,351
$19,557
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$40,557
$27,012
Net price, over $110,000 income
$58,371
$46,989
Median debt
$19,500
$22,940
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$78,349
$86,522
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.