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RPI UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Clarkson Penn State Ohio State UB Florida Pitt| University of Maryland College Park | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | RIT | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Maryland | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Maryland | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $289 |
Diversity |
Maryland | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Maryland | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 16,863 students)
Maryland vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 467.7% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($56,136.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at RIT than University of Maryland College Park ($56,136.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than RIT ($15,833 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 0.6% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($15,416 vs. $15,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than University of Maryland College Park (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 163% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($31,931 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 64 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Maryland (44.8%)
Maryland vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or RIT ? 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 RIT and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (82% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $3,400 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $64,900)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($201 vs. $289)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/