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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 | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Purchase College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 73% |
Admission |
Maryland | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $232 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Maryland | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Purchase College | ||
| 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 Purchase College based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 3,182 students)
Maryland vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Purchase College?
- University of Maryland College Park is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.4% higher at Maryland than SUNY at Purchase College ($37,931.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Purchase College ($16,210 vs. $19,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 2.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($14,576 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Purchase College than University of Maryland College Park (73% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 8.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($11,232 vs. $10,312)
Maryland vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 233 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (82% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $28,100 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $40,200)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- Maryland graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/