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Overview |
Maryland | U of R | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 74% |
Admission |
Maryland | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $253 |
Diversity |
Maryland | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Maryland | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 12,160 students)
Maryland vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 538.6% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at U of R than University of Maryland College Park ($63,150.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than U of R ($15,833 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 22.8% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,416 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than University of Maryland College Park (74% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 243.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($41,700 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at U of R (3.75)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than U of R (35.9%)
Maryland vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or U of R? 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 U of R and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than University of Maryland College Park (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $2,700 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,500)
- Maryland graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/