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Overview |
Maryland | EC | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1118/1272 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Maryland | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | EC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Maryland | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 657 students)
Maryland vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or EC?
- Elmira College is 263.8% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Maryland than Elmira College ($37,931.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than EC ($16,210 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 8.9% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,388 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 141.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($27,091 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Maryland .
- 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 (95.9%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or EC? 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 EC and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Elmira College (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $22,300 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $46,000)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans 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/