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UMBC TU Binghamton University Hofstra Wisconsin Virginia Tech Adelphi University Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA| University of Maryland College Park | St John's University New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | St John's | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Maryland | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Maryland | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 19,663 students)
Maryland vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 376.8% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($46,230.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at St John's than University of Maryland College Park ($46,230.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than St John's ($16,210 vs. $26,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 28.9% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($14,576 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 190.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($32,626 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 235 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or St John's? 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 St John's and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than St John's University New York (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $6,900 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $61,400)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/