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Overview |
Maryland | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 47% |
Admission |
Maryland | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Maryland | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Maryland based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 40,792 students)
Maryland vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Wisconsin?
- University of Maryland College Park is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Maryland than University of Wisconsin Madison ($37,931.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Maryland ($13,376 vs. $16,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 13% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,894 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than University of Wisconsin Madison (48% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 0.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,232 vs. $11,171)
Maryland vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 15 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is the same as at University of Wisconsin Madison (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $3,500 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $64,800)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,250)
- Maryland graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin 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/