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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| University of Maryland, Baltimore | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | WPI | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,931 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaryland.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,900 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | - | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than University of Maryland, Baltimore based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 6,931 students)
University of Maryland, Baltimore vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maryland, Baltimore or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is ?% more expensive to attend than University of Maryland, Baltimore for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at WPI than University of Maryland, Baltimore ($56,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than University of Maryland, Baltimore (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maryland, Baltimore ($27,059 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maryland, Baltimore or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or University of Maryland, Baltimore .
University of Maryland, Baltimore vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maryland, Baltimore or WPI? 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 WPI and University of Maryland, Baltimore.
- Graduates from University of Maryland, Baltimore earn on average $20,200 more per year than WPI graduates after ten years. ($102,900 vs. $82,700)
- University of Maryland, Baltimore students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maryland, Baltimore students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/