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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH UMBC Texas Tech TU Binghamton University Texas A&M Wisconsin SMU Virginia Tech| University of Maryland College Park | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 66% |
Admission |
Maryland | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1170/1430 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $193 |
Diversity |
Maryland | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | UT Dallas | ||
| 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
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 31,570 students)
Maryland vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at UT Dallas than University of Maryland College Park ($39,776.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than Maryland ($13,555 vs. $16,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 20% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,142 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Dallas than University of Maryland College Park (66% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 32.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($14,858 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 50 points higher than at UT Dallas (1265)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or UT Dallas? 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 Dallas and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $9,300 more per year than UT Dallas graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $59,000)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/