Loyola Maryland v St. Joe’s

[Anonymous]

Kos was accepted at Loyola with 36,000 scholarship. Definitely considering it. Only concern is that there may be a lack of social opportunities on campus….

[Anonymous]

Yes, hunted merit at Loyola Maryland, Loyola Chicago, and St. Joe’s. We’re from MD, and I was surprised that his most generous merit offer is from Loyola Maryland. They gave enough that it is in serious contention.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, hunted merit at Loyola Maryland, Loyola Chicago, and St. Joe’s. We’re from MD, and I was surprised that his most generous merit offer is from Loyola Maryland. They gave enough that it is in serious contention.

Would you mind sharing merit from St Joe's? My younger kid is interested in Philly.

[Anonymous]

17:43 would you mind sharing how much merit Loyola MD offered. Did you hear yesterday?

[Anonymous]

We received generous merit from both. Both very nice campuses with great faculty. St. joes may be more aligned with planned major.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Following for feedback from parents of current Loyola students. DS was accepted yesterday- haven't toured yet but excited about the offer.

I’m the alum who posted above with a current sophomore. Great school and campus, great merit aid, lots of nice kids there. Congrats on the acceptance. I think the accepted students day was in late February/early March. Definitely worth a visit.

[Anonymous]

Can anyone speak to the social scene on campus at both schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kos was accepted at Loyola with 36,000 scholarship. Definitely considering it. Only concern is that there may be a lack of social opportunities on campus….

Can vouch for you that because of the size of the school, social opportunities can be limited in terms of clubs due to small involvement - although it can vary depending on the activity. Social nature is known to be cliquey at Loyola.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can anyone speak to the social scene on campus at both schools

Cliquey. People tend to stick to their own bubble. There is active downtown scene on the weekends, but on-campus clubs are small and sometimes lack real leadership or collective participation. My DD found it really unfulfilling. Although, some clubs are more active than others. I will say in general the social aspect does not compare to many bigger schools active engaging environments.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone have a kid in the Loyola Global Studies major? I mostly see posts about their business school so didn't think the school had much in the way of poli sci but the global studies curriculum looks pretty cool for him.

Good department, but very small if that's what your kid is looking for. Business is the most popular major at Loyola. If you are looking for opportunities to DC, gov internships, etc, Loyola has some, but not as much in comparison to UMD and DC/VA schools.

[Anonymous]

Have only visited St. Joes but seemed social, maybe a little bro-y, there is a cute strip of restaurants right around it, and a bus line on campus that goes to downtown.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:17:43 would you mind sharing how much merit Loyola MD offered. Did you hear yesterday?

DP but DS got $40k

[Anonymous]

I just returned from picking my DD up for Christmas-Winter break.

She is graduating in the Spring and her transformation over the course of her time at Loyola has been pretty amazing.

She has matured as a student - takes great pride in her academic efforts and seems to have an active social life.

My DD will tell you it’s a bar school vs a frat school. Im not sure I am a fan of either but I try to keep an open mind. My sense is that most if not all of the students have fake ids and the weekends are spent at different bars and clubs in both Baltimore and Towson. Granted that’s not everybody but I suspect a decent portion of the student body.

Our family went to dinner in Fells Point -it’s a nice spot - and my DD ran into a group of her friends.

While walking on campus she ran into some friends and others said hello while walking past. They were all polite and friendly.

I’d like to think she has had a nice college experience. I am happy with her education and the way she has applied herself.

I consider myself an advocate of Loyola Maryland after my family’s experience and I would encourage you to take a hard look.

[Anonymous]

Went to Loyola MD and transferred to UMD after two years. It’s a good school if you’re going into business and intend to stay in the mid-Atlantic but if you’re doing anything else... you’re overpaying to go to a mid Atlantic country club.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just returned from picking my DD up for Christmas-Winter break.

She is graduating in the Spring and her transformation over the course of her time at Loyola has been pretty amazing.

She has matured as a student - takes great pride in her academic efforts and seems to have an active social life.

My DD will tell you it’s a bar school vs a frat school. Im not sure I am a fan of either but I try to keep an open mind. My sense is that most if not all of the students have fake ids and the weekends are spent at different bars and clubs in both Baltimore and Towson. Granted that’s not everybody but I suspect a decent portion of the student body.

Our family went to dinner in Fells Point -it’s a nice spot - and my DD ran into a group of her friends.

While walking on campus she ran into some friends and others said hello while walking past. They were all polite and friendly.

I’d like to think she has had a nice college experience. I am happy with her education and the way she has applied herself.

I consider myself an advocate of Loyola Maryland after my family’s experience and I would encourage you to take a hard look.

Thanks for sharing are you from the area?