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Overview |
Maryland | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 44% |
Admission |
Maryland | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Maryland | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $155 |
Diversity |
Maryland | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Maryland based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 40,792 students)
Maryland vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Maryland College Park ($39,687.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Maryland ($10,603 vs. $16,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 10.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($14,576 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than University of Washington Seattle Campus (48% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 31.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($14,731 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 57 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $2,500 more per year than UW-Seattle graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $65,800)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/