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Penn State JMU NC State UMBC Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA TU Binghamton University Mason Wisconsin| University of Maryland College Park | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 55% |
Admission |
Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $247 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 38,294 students)
Maryland vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Maryland than Virginia Tech ($38,690.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Virginia Tech ($15,833 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($14,888 vs. $15,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Tech than University of Maryland College Park (55% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 42.1% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($12,142 vs. $8,542)
Maryland vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 105 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Maryland (44.8%)
Maryland vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is the same as at Virginia Tech (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $3,300 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $65,000)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $4,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,966)
- Maryland graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech 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/