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UMBC TU Binghamton University William & Mary Davidson Wisconsin University of Richmond Virginia Tech UVA Penn State Ohio State Florida| University of Maryland College Park | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 61% |
Admission |
Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.87 | ||
| 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 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,243 students)
Maryland vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 525% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Washington and Lee than University of Maryland College Park ($60,590.00 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 Washington and Lee ($16,210 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 16.1% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,576 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than University of Maryland College Park (61% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 394.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($55,567 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 80 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Maryland vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than University of Maryland College Park (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $20,700 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Maryland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/