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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UMBC UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State TU ASU Binghamton University Wisconsin ECU| University of Maryland College Park | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | NC State | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 37,323 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $29,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $11,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 50% |
Admission |
Maryland | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 40,049 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 15,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $214 |
Diversity |
Maryland | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | NC State | ||
| 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 NC State based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 37,323 students)
Maryland vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or NC State?
- University of Maryland College Park is 51.3% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($9,889.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Maryland than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($38,690.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Maryland ($14,860 vs. $15,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 12.4% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,719 vs. $15,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (52% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 2.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,142 vs. $11,811)
Maryland vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 51 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at NC State (3.83)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than NC State (39.8%)
Maryland vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or NC State? 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 NC State and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $11,100 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $57,200)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $1,282 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,782)
- Maryland graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($201 vs. $214)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/