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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State UB Ohio State Fordham UVM Florida Pitt| University of Maryland College Park | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Syracuse | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 77% |
Admission |
Maryland | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Syracuse based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 22,698 students)
Maryland vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 502.8% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Syracuse than University of Maryland College Park ($58,440.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Syracuse ($16,210 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 17.8% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,576 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than University of Maryland College Park (77% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 209.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($34,737 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 120 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Syracuse University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $2,400 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $65,900)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/