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Overview |
AU | Maryland | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 40,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #95 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $9,695 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $37,931 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $11,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 48% |
Admission |
AU | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 56,761 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 25,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1360/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $201 |
Diversity |
AU | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 26% | ||
Campus |
AU | Maryland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Maryland?
- American University is 447.4% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at AU than University of Maryland College Park ($53,070.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than AU ($16,210 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 7.8% lower than costs at American University ($14,576 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than University of Maryland College Park (66% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 141.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($27,138 vs. $11,232)
AU vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or AU .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 63 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at AU (3.7)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Maryland? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Maryland and AU.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than American University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $3,500 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $64,800)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,250)
- Maryland graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/