Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Annapolis Pitt UVA NC State| University of Maryland College Park | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Maryland | West Point | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Maryland | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $0 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 0% |
Admission |
Maryland | West Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | West Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Maryland | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | N/A |
Diversity |
Maryland | West Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Maryland | West Point | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 72% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | West Point | ||
| 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 West Point based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 4,393 students)
Maryland vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or West Point?
- University of Maryland College Park is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Maryland than United States Military Academy ($37,931.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than United States Military Academy (48% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($11,232 vs. $0)
Maryland vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than West Point (12%)
Maryland vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or West Point? 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 West Point and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than United States Military Academy (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/