Loyola University Maryland vs Mount St. Mary's
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 University MarylandBaltimore, MDCatholic collegeMount St. Mary's UniversityEmmitsburg, MDCatholic college
At a glance
- Loyola University Maryland lists Mass every weekday; Mount St. Mary's lists Mass every weekday.
- Loyola University Maryland lists confession 5 times a week; Mount St. Mary's, 2 times a week.
- Loyola University Maryland has the higher graduation rate: 79% against 65% at Mount St. Mary's.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Mount St. Mary's has the lower price after aid: $11,603 a year, against $20,549 at Loyola University Maryland.
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.
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.
Sacramental life
ASacramental 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.
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.
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.
Service and Catholic social teaching
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
5 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
3 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Jesuit
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Baltimore, MD
Emmitsburg, MD
Setting
City
Rural
Students
5,107
2,499
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.
CAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
75%
74%
Average SAT
1290
1176
ACT middle 50%
28–32
19–27
Graduation rate
79%
65%
First-year retention
87%
71%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$30,574
$22,655
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,549
$11,603
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$23,462
$20,067
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$27,419
$21,942
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$27,939
$27,170
Net price, over $110,000 income
$35,338
$31,330
Median debt
$27,000
$25,391
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$82,652
$64,072
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.