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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Denison Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA NC State| University of Maryland College Park | The College of Wooster | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Wooster | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 98% |
Admission |
Maryland | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Maryland | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 1,967 students)
Maryland vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 488.4% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Wooster than University of Maryland College Park ($57,050.00 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 Wooster ($16,210 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 8% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,500 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than University of Maryland College Park (98% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 276.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($42,315 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 78 points higher than at Wooster (1237)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than The College of Wooster (82% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $17,100 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $51,200)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/