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Overview |
Maryland | UNCW | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 56% |
Admission |
Maryland | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $211 |
Diversity |
Maryland | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Maryland | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UNCW based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 17,843 students)
Maryland vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or UNCW?
- University of Maryland College Park is 118.2% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at Maryland than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($37,931.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than UNCW ($16,210 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 20.3% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,120 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than University of Maryland College Park (56% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 80.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,232 vs. $6,217)
Maryland vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 153 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or UNCW? 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 UNCW and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $23,600 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $44,700)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Maryland graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/