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Kenyon UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Denison Grinnell Case Western Florida| University of Maryland College Park | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Oberlin | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 98% |
Admission |
Maryland | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $274 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,992 students)
Maryland vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 530.3% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at Oberlin than University of Maryland College Park ($61,106.00 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 Oberlin ($16,210 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 26.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,576 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Maryland College Park (98% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 212% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($35,040 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 42 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Maryland vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Maryland College Park (88% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $24,400 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $43,900)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,579)
- Maryland graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($201 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/