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UMBC Queens College TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt City College of New York UVA| University of Maryland College Park | CUNY Brooklyn College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 13,935 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $4,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $9,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 88% |
Admission |
Maryland | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 27,112 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 14,548 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 53.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1140/1420 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $107 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Maryland | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 13,935 students)
Maryland vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Brooklyn College?
- University of Maryland College Park is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($9,889.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160% higher at Maryland than CUNY Brooklyn College ($38,690.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Maryland ($4,105 vs. $15,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 41.3% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($15,416 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than University of Maryland College Park (88% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 30.7% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($12,142 vs. $9,290)
Maryland vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 200 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Brooklyn College has a higher acceptance rate (53.7%) than Maryland (44.8%)
Maryland vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Brooklyn College? 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 Brooklyn College and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $20,400 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $9,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($10,382 vs. $19,500)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($107 vs. $201)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/