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UMBC Harvard Yale Barnard TU Princeton Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Cornell Penn State Ohio State| University of Maryland College Park | Columbia University in the City of New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Columbia | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 52% |
Admission |
Maryland | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Maryland | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Columbia based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 34,782 students)
Maryland vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 545.4% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at Columbia than University of Maryland College Park ($62,570.00 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 Columbia ($16,210 vs. $22,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 11.7% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($14,576 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia University in the City of New York than University of Maryland College Park (52% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 443.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($61,061 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 158 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Maryland vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than University of Maryland College Park (93% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $39,300 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Maryland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/