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Overview |
Maryland | UMass | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 85% |
Admission |
Maryland | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $248 |
Diversity |
Maryland | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Maryland | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 32,229 students)
Maryland vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 67% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Maryland than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($37,931.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than UMass ($16,210 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($14,123 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than University of Maryland College Park (85% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 10% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($12,350 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 89 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or UMass? 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 UMass and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $13,100 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $55,200)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass 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/