Quad

Key differences on Getting in

  1. 1

    Loyola University Maryland's yield is 1 pts higher than Ithaca's

    Yield rate
  2. 2

    Ithaca admits 69% vs. 70% at Loyola University Maryland

    Acceptance rate

Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.

The funnel

Acceptance rate
Loyola University Maryland70%
Ithaca69%
Applicants
Loyola University Maryland11.9K
Ithaca12.4K
Admitted
Loyola University Maryland8.3K
Ithaca8.6K
Yield rate
Loyola University Maryland13%
Ithaca12%

Quad's selectivity

  • Loyola University MarylandSelective
  • IthacaSelective

Men and women

Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.

Women admitted
Loyola University Maryland76%
Ithaca68%
Men admitted
Loyola University Maryland75%
Ithaca71%

Test scores

SAT total,

Loyola University Maryland
1250–1370
Ithaca
1230–1390

Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

ACT composite,

Loyola University Maryland
28–32
Ithaca
27–30

Axis runs 23–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

Submitted SAT
Loyola University Maryland13%
Ithaca20%
Submitted ACT
Loyola University Maryland3%
Ithaca5%

Test policy

  • Loyola University MarylandTest-optional
  • IthacaTest-optional

How they read a record

  • Loyola University Maryland

    and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. 55% 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.

  • Ithaca

    GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.

What they look at

FactorLoyola University MarylandIthaca
High school GPA Very importantRequired
High school record RequiredRequired
Class rank Not consideredConsidered
College-prep program RequiredRequired
Recommendations ImportantRequired
Essay ImportantRequired
Legacy status Not consideredConsidered
Work experience ImportantConsidered
Demonstration of competencies Not consideredConsidered
English proficiency test RequiredRequired
Other tests Not consideredNot considered
All admissions numbers in the table

Sources:Loyola University Maryland (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Loyola University Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Loyola University Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About 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