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UMBC Penn State Ohio State TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Duquesne University Virginia Tech Rutgers Purdue Florida UVA| University of Maryland College Park | University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Pitt | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 85% |
Admission |
Maryland | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1280/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Maryland | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $278 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 33,767 students)
Maryland vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 103.8% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Maryland than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($37,931.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Pitt ($16,210 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 17.9% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,360 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of Maryland College Park (85% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 2.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,232 vs. $10,919)
Maryland vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 43 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $10,300 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $58,000)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,909)
- Maryland graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($201 vs. $278)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/