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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 | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 69% |
Admission |
Maryland | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 18/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1110/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Maryland | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $277 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 1,223 students)
Maryland vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 47.9% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at Maryland than Penn State Brandywine ($38,690.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Penn State Brandywine ($15,833 vs. $21,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 11.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,820 vs. $15,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than University of Maryland College Park (69% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 29.4% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($12,142 vs. $9,380)
Maryland vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 346 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Maryland (44.8%)
Maryland vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Penn State Brandywine (82% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $13,000 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $55,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,818)
- Maryland graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/