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Overview |
Maryland | Villanova | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 47% |
Admission |
Maryland | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $273 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 10,111 students)
Maryland vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 545.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Villanova than University of Maryland College Park ($63,806.00 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 Villanova ($15,833 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 9.6% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,416 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than Villanova University (52% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 253.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($42,948 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 11 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Villanova (25.1%)
Maryland vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than University of Maryland College Park (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,497)
- Maryland graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($201 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/