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BU UMBC Barnard Cornell TU Binghamton University Fordham Wisconsin Georgetown Carnegie Mellon USC Virginia Tech| University of Maryland College Park | New York University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | NYU | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 41% |
Admission |
Maryland | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
Maryland | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Maryland | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Maryland based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 40,813 students)
Maryland vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or NYU?
- New York University is 511.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($60,438.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at NYU than University of Maryland College Park ($60,438.00 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 NYU ($15,833 vs. $30,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 47.8% lower than costs at New York University ($15,416 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than New York University (52% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 297.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($48,269 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 45 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at NYU (3.79)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than NYU (9.4%)
Maryland vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or NYU? 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 NYU and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than University of Maryland College Park (86% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- Maryland graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/