Maryland vs. Pitt

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Maryland College Park in College Park, MD with University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Maryland College Park is larger than Pitt based on total student enrollment (41,725 students vs. 35,724 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Maryland College Park is located in College Park, MD (Large Suburban setting); University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA (Large City setting).
• University of Maryland College Park is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Maryland College Park 17:1; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 13:1.

Maryland vs. Pitt Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Pitt? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Pitt ($16,581 vs. $25,223).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 14.7% lower than at University of Maryland College Park ($13,620 vs. $15,958).
• University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 85.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Maryland (about $10,117 more per year; $21,926.00 vs. $11,809.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 0.6% higher at Pitt than at University of Maryland College Park (about $244 more per year; $41,430.00 vs. $41,186.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (55% vs. 53%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 28.2% larger than aid received by University of Maryland College Park students ($16,494 vs. $12,867).

Maryland vs. Pitt Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Pitt? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Pitt and Maryland.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Maryland College Park (1470) is 100 points higher than at Pitt (1370).
• Incoming Maryland students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (33 vs. 31 at Pitt).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Maryland College Park 1400/1530; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 1280/1460.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Maryland College Park 32/35; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 29/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Maryland - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional); Pitt - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional).
• Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Pitt (3.79).
• Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Maryland (44.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.6% at Maryland vs. 13% at Pitt.

Maryland vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Maryland and Pitt? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Maryland College Park's six-year graduation rate (82%) is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus's (79%).
• Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn a median of about $10,300 more per year than Pitt graduates about ten years after starting college ($68,300 vs. $58,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Maryland College Park graduates have a $7,409 lower median loan debt than Pitt graduates ($19,500 vs. $26,909).
• Among borrowers, Maryland graduates have an estimated $77 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Pitt graduates ($201 vs. $278).
• More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.