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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 | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | St John's | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $27,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $23,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 87% |
Admission |
Maryland | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 982 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Maryland | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | St John's | ||
| 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 541 students)
Maryland vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or St John's?
- St John's College is 271.7% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Maryland than St John's College ($37,931.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than St John's ($16,210 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($14,270 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than University of Maryland College Park (87% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 111.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($23,775 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at St John's (3.81)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or St John's? 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 St John's and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than St John's College (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $27,100 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $41,200)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/