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Wisconsin UMBC TU Binghamton University Michigan Virginia Tech University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt| University of Maryland College Park | University of Minnesota Twin Cities | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Minnesota | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 54,955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $14,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $33,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $11,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $16,018 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $11,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 63% |
Admission |
Maryland | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 38,050 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 28,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1290/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $208 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Minnesota | ||
| 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 Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Maryland based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 40,792 students)
Maryland vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Minnesota?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 44.5% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($14,006.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Maryland than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($37,931.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Maryland ($16,018 vs. $16,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 22.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($11,894 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than University of Maryland College Park (63% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 1.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($11,388 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 27 points higher than at Minnesota (1288)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $10,100 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $58,200)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $685 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,185)
- Maryland graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($201 vs. $208)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/