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William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill UMBC JMU Virginia Tech TU Michigan Binghamton University University of Richmond Wisconsin Georgetown Washington and Lee| University of Maryland College Park | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | UVA | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 25,924 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #63 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $17,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $53,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $17,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $29,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 28% |
Admission |
Maryland | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 56,528 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 9,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
Maryland | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Maryland | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than UVA based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 25,924 students)
Maryland vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or UVA?
- University of Virginia Main Campus is 76.9% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($17,490.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at UVA than University of Maryland College Park ($53,836.00 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 UVA ($15,833 vs. $17,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 10.6% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,940 vs. $15,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than University of Virginia Main Campus (52% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 144.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($29,675 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 49 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than UVA (16.9%)
Maryland vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or UVA? 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 UVA and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than University of Maryland College Park (94% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $8,900 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $68,300)
- University of Virginia Main Campus and Maryland graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,500 vs. $19,500)
- University of Virginia Main Campus and Maryland graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/