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UMBC Hamilton College Colgate TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Skidmore College Virginia Tech Haverford College Tufts Penn State Barnard| University of Maryland College Park | Vassar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Vassar | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 57% |
Admission |
Maryland | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $163 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Maryland | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,459 students)
Maryland vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 558.5% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Vassar than University of Maryland College Park ($63,840.00 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 Vassar ($16,210 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 13.6% lower than costs at Vassar College ($14,576 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vassar College than University of Maryland College Park (57% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 346.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($50,193 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 90 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Maryland vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than University of Maryland College Park (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $9,900 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $3,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($15,780 vs. $19,500)
- Vassar graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($163 vs. $201)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/