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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Penn State Erie-Behrend College Florida Pitt UVA NC State| University of Maryland College Park | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 63% |
Admission |
Maryland | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $277 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 4,572 students)
Maryland vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Maryland than Penn State Harrisburg ($37,931.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Penn State Harrisburg ($16,210 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 2.8% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($14,576 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Harrisburg than University of Maryland College Park (63% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 26.5% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($11,232 vs. $8,882)
Maryland vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 272 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Penn State Harrisburg and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $13,000 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $55,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,818)
- Maryland graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/