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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Saint Joseph's University Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA NC State| University of Maryland College Park | University of Scranton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 98% |
Admission |
Maryland | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Maryland | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | University of Scranton | ||
| 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 University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 4,731 students)
Maryland vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 414.8% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at University of Scranton than University of Maryland College Park ($49,912.00 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 University of Scranton ($16,210 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 13.1% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,576 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than University of Maryland College Park (98% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 169% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($30,218 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 181 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than University of Scranton (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $6,200 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $62,100)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/