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UMBC William & Mary Villanova TU Binghamton University UVA Wisconsin Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Virginia Tech Davidson| University of Maryland College Park | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 57% |
Admission |
Maryland | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $218 |
Diversity |
Maryland | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Maryland | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | University of Richmond | ||
| 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 University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 3,876 students)
Maryland vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 522.3% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at University of Richmond than University of Maryland College Park ($60,330.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than University of Richmond ($16,210 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 2% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($14,576 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than University of Maryland College Park (57% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 313% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($46,385 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 22 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Maryland vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than University of Maryland College Park (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $5,600 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $1,648 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,148)
- Maryland graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($201 vs. $218)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/