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Overview |
Maryland | UNCSA | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 69% |
Admission |
Maryland | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1115/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | UNCSA | ||
| 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 1,104 students)
Maryland vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or UNCSA?
- University of Maryland College Park is 49.2% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Maryland than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($37,931.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Maryland ($11,251 vs. $16,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 13% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,902 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than University of Maryland College Park (69% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 3.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($11,232 vs. $10,868)
Maryland vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 207 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
Maryland vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $29,200 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $39,100)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/