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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA NC State Howard| University of Maryland College Park | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | USciences | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 0% |
Admission |
Maryland | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | - | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Maryland | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Maryland | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,420 students)
Maryland vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 166.1% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Maryland than University of the Sciences ($37,931.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 20.7% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,576 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than University of the Sciences (48% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($11,232 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 170 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at USciences (3.63)
Maryland vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or USciences? 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 USciences and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than University of the Sciences (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $22,800 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/