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NJIT UMBC RPI TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Rutgers Florida NYU| University of Maryland College Park | Stevens Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Stevens | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #114 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $58,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $58,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $18,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $43,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $32,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Maryland | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 14,170 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 6,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 43.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1370/1500 | ||
| 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 | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $292 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Maryland | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Stevens | ||
| 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 Stevens based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 8,842 students)
Maryland vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Stevens?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 493.4% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($58,680.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at Stevens than University of Maryland College Park ($58,680.00 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 Stevens ($15,833 vs. $43,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 21% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($15,416 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than University of Maryland College Park (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 170% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($32,789 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 25 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Stevens (43.4%)
Maryland vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Stevens? 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 Stevens and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $20,800 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,250)
- Maryland graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($201 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/