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Overview |
Maryland | Michigan | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 67% |
Admission |
Maryland | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $207 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Maryland | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Maryland based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 40,792 students)
Maryland vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 69.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Michigan than University of Maryland College Park ($55,002.00 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 Michigan ($16,210 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 10.7% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,171 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan than University of Maryland College Park (67% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 34.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($15,121 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 69 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Maryland vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Maryland College Park (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $6,100 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $603 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,103)
- Maryland graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($201 vs. $207)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/