Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Shenandoah's yield is 4 pts higher than Loyola University Maryland's
Yield rate - 2
Loyola University Maryland admits 70% vs. 77% at Shenandoah
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
- Loyola University MarylandSelective
- ShenandoahAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Loyola University MarylandTest-optional
- ShenandoahTest-blind
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.
Shenandoah
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Loyola University Maryland | Shenandoah |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Important | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
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