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UMBC TU Binghamton University Washington and Lee Wisconsin Virginia Tech University of Richmond Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA| University of Maryland College Park | Davidson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Davidson | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 65% |
Admission |
Maryland | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $175 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Davidson based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 1,927 students)
Maryland vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Davidson?
- Davidson College is 483.3% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Davidson than University of Maryland College Park ($56,550.00 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 Davidson ($16,210 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 8.1% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,576 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than University of Maryland College Park (65% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 314% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($46,496 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 40 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Maryland vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than University of Maryland College Park (92% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $4,800 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($175 vs. $201)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/