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Overview |
Maryland | Duke | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 18,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #3 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $60,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $60,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $16,651 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $57,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 42% |
Admission |
Maryland | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 50,016 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 3,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $77 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Duke | ||
| 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 Duke based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 18,023 students)
Maryland vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Duke?
- Duke University is 523.4% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Duke than University of Maryland College Park ($60,435.00 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 Duke ($16,210 vs. $23,694)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 14.2% lower than costs at Duke University ($14,576 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than Duke University (48% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 411.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($57,444 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 135 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Duke (6.3%)
Maryland vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Duke? 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 Duke and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than University of Maryland College Park (94% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $40,600 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $68,300)
- Duke University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($7,500 vs. $19,500)
- Duke graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($77 vs. $201)
- More Duke 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/