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Overview |
Maryland | Penn | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 28,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $58,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $58,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $18,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $26,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $59,721 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 48% |
Admission |
Maryland | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 59,465 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 3,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 5.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $213 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Maryland | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Penn based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 28,711 students)
Maryland vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 492.8% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($58,620.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Penn than University of Maryland College Park ($58,620.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Penn ($15,833 vs. $26,017)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 20% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($15,416 vs. $18,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than University of Pennsylvania (52% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 391.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($59,721 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 142 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Penn (5.9%)
Maryland vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Penn? 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 Penn and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than University of Maryland College Park (96% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $55,300 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $1,133 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,633)
- Maryland graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Penn graduates. ($201 vs. $213)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/