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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA NC State Howard| University of Maryland College Park | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | OWU | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Maryland | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 1,410 students)
Maryland vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 408.1% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at OWU than University of Maryland College Park ($49,262.00 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 OWU ($16,210 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 6% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,745 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 227.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($36,757 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or OWU? 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 OWU and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $18,700 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $49,600)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/