Washington, DC · College Park, MD · Source: IPEDS federal database
| American University | University of Maryland-College Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62.0% | 44.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $58,771 | $11,809 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $58,771 | $41,186 |
| Average Net Price | $39,676 | $16,581 |
| Graduation Rate | 75.0% | 89.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 12,321 | 41,725 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 10 | 17 |
GradFax Analysis
American University accepts 62.0% of applicants. University of Maryland-College Park accepts 44.8%. American University's tuition is $58,771. University of Maryland-College Park's is $11,809. That's a $46,962 difference per year. American University graduates 75% of students in 6 years. University of Maryland-College Park graduates 89%.
Bottom Line
University of Maryland-College Park is public; American University is private. If you're an in-state student, University of Maryland-College Park will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
After aid, the average student pays $39,676/year at American University and $16,581/year at University of Maryland-College Park. University of Maryland-College Park is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
University of Maryland-College Park. It accepts 44.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of Maryland-College Park, on average. After aid, students pay $16,581/year versus $39,676/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
University of Maryland-College Park: 89% of students finish in 6 years. American University is at 75%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.