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Overview |
Georgetown | Maryland | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 40,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #95 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $9,695 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $37,931 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $11,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 48% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 56,761 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 25,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1360/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $201 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Maryland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Maryland?
- Georgetown University is 538.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Georgetown than University of Maryland College Park ($61,872.00 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 Georgetown ($16,210 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 29.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($14,576 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than Georgetown University (48% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 309.1% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($45,949 vs. $11,232)
Georgetown vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 101 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Maryland? 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 Maryland and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than University of Maryland College Park (94% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $50,600 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $68,300)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($15,500 vs. $19,500)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($160 vs. $201)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/