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NC State UVA UNC Charlotte UMBC Duke Michigan UNCW TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech UT Austin| University of Maryland College Park | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Chapel Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 31,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #64 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | unc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $7,019 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $35,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $10,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $18,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 40% |
Admission |
Maryland | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 56,341 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 9,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 30/34 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $66,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,479 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $170 |
Diversity |
Maryland | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Maryland | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than UNC Chapel Hill based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 31,705 students)
Maryland vs. UNC Chapel Hill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or UNC Chapel Hill?
- University of Maryland College Park is 38.1% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Maryland than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($37,931.00 vs. $35,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than Maryland ($10,614 vs. $16,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 18.9% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,254 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (48% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students is 60.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($18,066 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. UNC Chapel Hill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or UNC Chapel Hill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Chapel Hill or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1343) is 28 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UNC Chapel Hill (3.83)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than UNC Chapel Hill (17.1%)
Maryland vs. UNC Chapel Hill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or UNC Chapel Hill? 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 UNC Chapel Hill and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than University of Maryland College Park (89% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $2,200 more per year than UNC Chapel Hill graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $66,100)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $3,021 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($16,479 vs. $19,500)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($170 vs. $201)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/