Key differences on Getting in
- 1
George Washington's SAT midpoint is 90 points higher than Loyola Marymount's
SAT midpoint - 2
George Washington's yield is 4 pts higher than Loyola Marymount's
Yield rate - 3
Loyola Marymount admits 45% vs. 47% at George Washington
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- George WashingtonVery selective
- Loyola MarymountVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- George WashingtonRequired for some applicants
- Loyola MarymountTest-optional
How they read a record
George Washington
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered.
Loyola Marymount
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 79% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | George Washington | Loyola Marymount |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Important |
| Essay | Important | Very important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:George Washington University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;George Washington University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;George Washington University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Loyola Marymount University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Loyola Marymount University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why