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UMBC Annapolis TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA NC State| United States Air Force Academy | University of Maryland College Park | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAFA | Maryland | ||
| Location | USAFA, Colorado | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,085 | 40,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usafa.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAFA | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $9,695 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $37,931 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 48% |
Admission |
USAFA | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,353 | 56,761 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 25,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.2% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.9% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1360/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2024 |
Academics |
USAFA | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAFA | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $201 |
Diversity |
USAFA | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAFA | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 26% | ||
Campus |
USAFA | Maryland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 4,085 students)
USAFA vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAFA or Maryland?
- University of Maryland College Park is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Maryland than United States Air Force Academy ($37,931.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than United States Air Force Academy (48% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($11,232 vs. $0)
USAFA vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAFA or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or USAFA .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at USAFA (3.81)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than USAFA (16.2%)
USAFA vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAFA 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 USAFA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/