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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Furman Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt Wofford College UVA| University of Maryland College Park | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Elon | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 7,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $44,029 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $44,029 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $14,478 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $41,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $17,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 69% |
Admission |
Maryland | Elon | ||
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| Applied | 59,377 | 18,791 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 12,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1143/1305 | ||
| 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 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Maryland | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 7,207 students)
Maryland vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Elon?
- Elon University is 345.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Elon than University of Maryland College Park ($44,029.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Elon ($15,833 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($14,478 vs. $15,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than University of Maryland College Park (69% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 44.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($17,523 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 104 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Maryland (44.8%)
Maryland vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Elon? 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 Elon and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is the same as at Elon University (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $12,100 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $56,200)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- Maryland graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/