Maryland vs. EC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Maryland College Park in College Park, MD with Elmira College in Elmira, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Maryland College Park is larger than EC based on total student enrollment (41,725 students vs. 786 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Maryland College Park is located in College Park, MD (Large Suburban setting); Elmira College is in Elmira, NY (Small City setting).
• University of Maryland College Park is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Elmira College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Maryland College Park 17:1; Elmira College 11:1.

Maryland vs. EC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Maryland or EC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than EC ($16,581 vs. $23,682).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 8.8% lower than at University of Maryland College Park ($14,550 vs. $15,958).
• Elmira College is 230.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than Maryland (about $27,167 more per year; $38,976.00 vs. $11,809.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 5.7% higher at Maryland than at Elmira College (about $2,210 more per year; $41,186.00 vs. $38,976.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Elmira College than at University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 55%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 123.7% larger than aid received by University of Maryland College Park students ($28,780 vs. $12,867).

Maryland vs. EC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or EC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between EC and Maryland.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Maryland College Park (1470) is 230 points higher than at EC (1240).
• Incoming Maryland students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (33 vs. 27 at EC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Maryland College Park 1400/1530; Elmira College 1090/1385.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Maryland College Park 32/35; Elmira College 26/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Maryland - Test optional; EC - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at EC (3.22).
• EC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Maryland (44.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.6% at Maryland vs. 12.3% at EC.

Maryland vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Maryland and EC? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Maryland College Park's six-year graduation rate (82%) is higher than Elmira College's (60%).
• Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn a median of about $22,300 more per year than EC graduates about ten years after starting college ($68,300 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Maryland College Park graduates have a $7,500 lower median loan debt than EC graduates ($19,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Maryland graduates have an estimated $78 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than EC graduates ($201 vs. $279).
• More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.