Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Lipscomb's yield is 12 pts higher than Loyola University Maryland's
Yield rate - 2
Loyola University Maryland's SAT midpoint is 40 points higher than Lipscomb's
SAT midpoint - 3
Lipscomb admits 68% 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
Quad's selectivity
- LipscombSelective
- Loyola University MarylandSelective
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 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- LipscombTest-optional
- Loyola University MarylandTest-optional
How they read a record
Lipscomb
GPA and the high school record are required.
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.
What they look at
| Factor | Lipscomb | Loyola University Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Important |
| Essay | Required | Important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Loyola University Maryland (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Loyola University Maryland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Loyola University Maryland 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