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Overview |
Maryland | Colgate | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 41% |
Admission |
Maryland | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 |
Maryland | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $166 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Maryland | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 3,141 students)
Maryland vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 559.1% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Colgate than University of Maryland College Park ($63,904.00 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 Colgate ($16,210 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 10.5% lower than costs at Colgate University ($14,576 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than Colgate University (48% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 386.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($54,647 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 59 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Maryland vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than University of Maryland College Park (92% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $68,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($16,125 vs. $19,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($166 vs. $201)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/