Loyola MD

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Anyone have any insight into this school? Is there a lot of social activity on the weekends? What GPA will likely get you in? We are in VA but looking to add some Maryland schools to our list. We have a B+ student.

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search the existing threads

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A 3.0+ will get you in. 75% acceptance rate. Test optional.

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Lots of threads. Its a lovely school, very good at preparing kids for the professional world while also providing a solid liberal arts education. Very friendly and good spirit.

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OP here, I found the recent thread I missed. Sounds like exactly the type of school we are looking for!

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My son is a current student and I’m an alum. He loves it and he was a B student in HS. I think he had a 3.1 when he applied. Went TO.

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Solid school, kind of an underrated hidden gem.

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone have any insight into this school? Is there a lot of social activity on the weekends? What GPA will likely get you in? We are in VA but looking to add some Maryland schools to our list. We have a B+ student.

My daughter looked at this school. From what I gathered, the night life is bar scene to bars in Baltimore/fake IDs.

I was a bit disappointed in the merit aid from Loyola. DD had a 4.3 weighted, test optional- great ECs etc and she was offered $38K, so the COA was still $39K +. DD ended up at William and Mary (in state) instead.

Loyola has a gorgeous campus!

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That’s a great award. Did she go to a public HS?

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Anonymous wrote:That’s a great award. Did she go to a public HS?

Yes, she went to a public school in Loudoun County.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone have any insight into this school? Is there a lot of social activity on the weekends? What GPA will likely get you in? We are in VA but looking to add some Maryland schools to our list. We have a B+ student.

My daughter looked at this school. From what I gathered, the night life is bar scene to bars in Baltimore/fake IDs.

I was a bit disappointed in the merit aid from Loyola. DD had a 4.3 weighted, test optional- great ECs etc and she was offered $38K, so the COA was still $39K +. DD ended up at William and Mary (in state) instead.

Loyola has a gorgeous campus!

Based on my son's experience, that is actually a pretty good merit aid package. My son applied to a few similar school and the price was usually just above 40,000. I think the only way the price gets lower is if you qualify for need based aid. Maybe I am wrong?

[Anonymous]

Great school. On Jeff Selingo's new Dream School list with some impressive career stats. Top ranked lax program. Pretty campus. Lots of good merit. Jesuit. Def worth a visit.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone have any insight into this school? Is there a lot of social activity on the weekends? What GPA will likely get you in? We are in VA but looking to add some Maryland schools to our list. We have a B+ student.

My daughter looked at this school. From what I gathered, the night life is bar scene to bars in Baltimore/fake IDs.

I was a bit disappointed in the merit aid from Loyola. DD had a 4.3 weighted, test optional- great ECs etc and she was offered $38K, so the COA was still $39K +. DD ended up at William and Mary (in state) instead.

Loyola has a gorgeous campus!

Based on my son's experience, that is actually a pretty good merit aid package. My son applied to a few similar school and the price was usually just above 40,000. I think the only way the price gets lower is if you qualify for need based aid. Maybe I am wrong?

No, you’re right. My understanding is that in 2026 merit awards at any school rarely bring the total cost of attendance price below $40 k. Obviously full tuition scholarships are the exception.

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We visited and liked the character of the school and the things that they talked about and focused on.

Ultimately, my kid decided it was too small for them and they wanted a larger state school experience. But I think my husband wanted to go there after the visit!

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Does it feel Catholic? Or is it like Georgetown where many students are not Catholic and it’s kinda in name only?