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Overview |
Illinois | Maryland | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 56,563 | 40,813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #91 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,712 | $9,889 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,208 | $38,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,938 | $15,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,297 | $15,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,524 | $12,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 52% |
Admission |
Illinois | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 67,398 | 59,377 | ||
| Admitted | 29,446 | 26,625 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1510 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Maryland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Maryland based on total student enrollment (56,563 students vs. 40,813 students)
Illinois vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Maryland?
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($12,712.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Maryland than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($38,690.00 vs. $31,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Maryland ($14,297 vs. $15,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 10.6% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,938 vs. $15,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (52% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 44.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($17,524 vs. $12,142)
Illinois vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 10 points higher than at Illinois (1305)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Illinois (43.7%)
Illinois vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is the same as at University of Maryland College Park (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $1,800 more per year than Illinois graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $66,500)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Maryland graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/