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IU UMBC Virginia Tech Illinois Rose-Hulman TU Binghamton University Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State UCSD Iowa| University of Maryland College Park | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Purdue | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 48% |
Admission |
Maryland | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Maryland | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Purdue | ||
| 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
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Maryland based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 40,792 students)
Maryland vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Maryland than Purdue University Main Campus ($37,931.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Maryland ($12,576 vs. $16,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 45.3% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($10,030 vs. $14,576)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park as Purdue University Main Campus (48% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 25.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($11,232 vs. $8,950)
Maryland vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 84 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $7,100 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $61,200)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Maryland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/