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Ohio State UMBC UC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin University of Dayton Virginia Tech IU Ohio University Penn State Florida| University of Maryland College Park | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Miami | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 92% |
Admission |
Maryland | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Maryland | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $255 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Maryland | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 19,107 students)
Maryland vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Miami?
- Miami University is 47.9% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Maryland than Miami University ($37,931.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Miami ($16,210 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 8.6% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,576 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than University of Maryland College Park (92% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 31.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($14,752 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 56 points higher than at Miami (1259)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Miami? 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 Miami and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Miami University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $14,000 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $54,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,750)
- Maryland graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($201 vs. $255)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/