<p>I love both schools and am having a tough time deciding which will be my first choice, which school do you think is a better choice? which would have a more respected degree? </p>
<p>i would appreciate any feedback.</p>
<p>You have selected two fine schools in two very different regions of the country. I do not have firsthand knowledge of Loyola University New Orleans other than it is Jesuit, has a very well respected music program, and is well respected in its region.
In reference to Loyola University Maryland, the Sellinger School of Business is very strong and nationally ranked. Communications, psychology, history, among other programs also are strong. Loyola University Maryland also is making a strong commitment to enhance its science programs. Loyola University Maryland is well respected in the Northeast and draws many of its students from the area, although lately it has been drawing more students from other regions of the US. Loyola Maryland is well connected in the area.
Have you visited both schools? That should help with your decision. Both schools offer merit and need based aid. I would suspect your final decision will come down to your desired location, cost, and, program(s) of interest.
Good Luck with your decision.</p>
<p>Loyola Maryland is opening the doors to every major now. They’re building up the science department and are improving their programs all the time. Loyola Maryland was the first Loyola in history if that matters to you. I’m starting my freshman year at loyola as an engineer now. Maryland is a really nice state and Loyola Maryland is located in a very nice location in Baltimore. I don’t really know much about Loyola new Orleans. If I where you I would just visit both the colleges if possible and see which one you like best. But the truth is that Loyola Maryland has a top business school in the U.S. and is a “look out for college”, which means it’s a college that is rising up in status right now. I would say pick Loyola Maryland, but my response may hold some bias since I’m going there.</p>
<p><em>extra</em>
Here’s the dates each loyola was made. I thought it was kinda interesting seeing the years of each one.
Loyola Maryland 1852
Loyola Chicago 1870
Loyola Marymount 1911
Loyola New Orleans 1912</p>
<p>I attended Loyola New Orleans and can say it was a great time. I even had a roommate who transferred to Loyola NO from Loyola MD due to as he called it, “boredom.”</p>
<p>Something important to think about is how much the location defines your college experience. In New Orleans, there is always something new and exciting to do; and going to school here carries with it many unique experiences that you wont find anywhere else.</p>
<p>Further, Loyola is unique in that it provides a small school atmosphere for academics, (5,000 students total, 12:1 student teacher ratio) but is located literally right next door to Tulane (11000 students total) which gives it a big school atmosphere socially. At Loyola, you get the best of big school and small school worlds, all located in the heart of one of the most thrilling cities in the world.</p>
<p>Also, think about what you are interested in studying, because when it comes down to it you go to college to enhance your employment opportunities later in life. If one school really excels in a field of study you are interested in, that should influence your thinking.</p>
<p>To really experience either school you need to take a visit.</p>
<p>I am currently a senior at Loyola University of New Orleans and I have to say that above the experiences I have had on campus, the thrill of living in a city as unique as New Orleans has changed my perspective in ways I couldn’t imagine. I grew up in St. Louis and while both New Orleans and St. Louis are located next to the Mississippi River and share a love of Jazz music I would have to say the similarity ends there. In fact, I couldn’t imagine comparing New Orleans to any city in the U.S. With it’s rich history, cajun influenced culinary delights, and eclectic night life I have never been hard pressed to find things to do on the weekend. </p>
<p>Academically Loyola has challenged me to be a more socially conscious person and use my knowledge to help others. With it’s small class sizes and 12:1 student to teacher ratio I have always been given the help I needed and even found myself in my Profs’ offices talking with them about what drew them to the city and what they love about it. At the end of the day I’m happy to look back on my career here and know that I made the right decision on school as well as a location to explore everything that this world has to offer. There’s nothing I love more than when I have friends or family visit me from out of town as it gives me an opportunity to show off this magnificent city and invariably they’ll tell me they don’t want to leave. I’m from the show me state and this is definitely a city and an experience that I would encourage ay one looking for a unique college experience to see.</p>