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UT Dallas Texas A&M UMBC UTSA Michigan SMU TU Binghamton University UT Arlington Florida Rice Purdue| University of Maryland College Park | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | UT Austin | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 52,384 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $11,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $41,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $13,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $17,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 86% |
Admission |
Maryland | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 60,055 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 18,830 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1230/1500 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Maryland | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
Maryland | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Maryland based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 40,792 students)
Maryland vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or UT Austin?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($11,698.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at UT Austin than University of Maryland College Park ($41,070.00 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 UT Austin ($16,210 vs. $17,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Austin are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,058 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Austin than University of Maryland College Park (86% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 35% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($11,232 vs. $8,321)
Maryland vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 18 points higher than at UT Austin (1297)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UT Austin (3.8)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
Maryland vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than The University of Texas at Austin (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $300 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,250)
- Maryland graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/