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UNC Chapel Hill UMBC NC State UNCW UNCG ECU TU Binghamton University ASU Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State| University of Maryland College Park | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 60% |
Admission |
Maryland | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Maryland | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
Maryland | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Maryland | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than UNC Charlotte based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 29,551 students)
Maryland vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or UNC Charlotte?
- University of Maryland College Park is 154.3% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.5% higher at Maryland than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($37,931.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Maryland ($13,951 vs. $16,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 13% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,896 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than University of Maryland College Park (60% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 42.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($11,232 vs. $7,907)
Maryland vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 222 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $19,700 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $48,600)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/