The Cost of Education in Maryland
Making the college decision - Which is the right school for you? Public or Private? Below I have listed the cost of attendance for Maryland's' traditional four year schools; Public and Private. On the right are articles for you to browse to give you some clarification about the difference between Public Schools and Private Schools. What ever you decide it has to be a personal decision for you. One thing to keep in mind, at public schools there is an In-State and Out-of State Tuition. At private schools the tuition is the same no matter where you live.
Your choice should take into consideration your degree program, your career interest and needs as well as activities. Remember to try and visit the campus before making a decision. Schools have several open house visitation days. Go to the schools website for the dates.
With the cost of education ever rising, I thought I would list for you the tuition, mandatory fees, room and board of all the four year schools in Maryland. This list is comprehensive it includes all public schools as well as private. This list begins with our public state schools in Alpha order and the the private schools in alpha order.
Listed are average costs for the 2012 school year, includes tuition, fees room and board only, it does not include other fees, transportation, personal fees or cost of books. This is an estimated cost to give you an idea of the cost for 1 year.
University System of Maryland Universities.
Bowie State University - $16,000 (per semester) See Facts and Figures (download PDF)
Coppin State University - $16,000 See Facts and Figures
Frostburg State University - $21,000 See Facts and Figures
Salisbury University - $23,000 See Facts and Figures
Towson University - $24,600 See Facts and Figures
University of Baltimore - $20,000 See Facts and Figures
University of Maryland, Baltimore - Cost varies See Facts and Figures. Remember this is a professional degree school.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County - $30,000 See Facts and Figures
University of Maryland, College Park - $27,800 See Facts and Figures
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore - $16,500 See Facts and Figures
University of Maryland, University College - $6,960 See Facts and Figures Remember this school does not offer Room and Board.
Morgan State University - $15, 678 See Facts and Figures
St. Mary's College of Maryland - $25,700 See Facts and Figures
United States Naval Academy - Free once accepted! Active Duty in the US Navy.
Independent (Private) Colleges and Universities
Capitol College - $24,382 See Facts and Figures
Goucher College - $61,000 See Facts and Figures
Hood College - $26,900 See Facts and Figures
John Hopkins University - $74,000 See Facts and Figures
Loyola University Maryland- $69,700 See Facts and Figures
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) - $57,560 See Facts and Figures
McDaniel College - $58,120 See Facts and Figures
Mount St. Mary's University - $55,900 See Facts and Figures
Notre Dame of Maryland University - $55,300 See Facts and Figures
Peabody Institute - $70,400 See Facts and Figures
St. John's College - $49,200 See Facts and Figures
Stevenson University - $57,600 See Facts and Figures
Washington Adventist University - $34,500 See Facts and Figures
Washington College - $62,800 See Facts and Figures
Comparing Public vs Private Video
From Khan Academy
From Go to College.com
Niche Blog
Ask the Dean - from College Confidential
Weighing the Costs Public vs. Private
From the The New York Times