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Overview |
Maryland | JCU | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $278 |
Diversity |
Maryland | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,922 students)
Maryland vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 369.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at JCU than University of Maryland College Park ($45,490.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than JCU ($16,210 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 10.4% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,200 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 170.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($30,415 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 188 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or JCU? 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 JCU and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than John Carroll University (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $10,700 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $57,600)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,939)
- Maryland graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($201 vs. $278)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/