January has been a great month for Maryland, when it comes to rankings for public education.
The same week Maryland public schools were ranked #1 in the nation by Newsweek Magazine, Education Week, and the College Boards, we find the University of Maryland ranked #5 on Kiplinger's List of Best Values in Public Colleges.
These rankings are based on a combination of academics and affordability, using data provided by Peterson's/Nelnet from more than 500 public four-year schools. Academic quality - measured by SAT/ACT scores, admission and retention rates, student-faculty ration and graduation rates - counts for nearly 2/3 of the score. Affordability - determined by the cost of in-state tuition, mandatory fees, room and board, books, out-of-state costs, debt at graduation, and other factors - is used to complete the score.
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g the limelight with the University of Maryland in the Top Ten on this prestigious list are the following public higher ed institutions:
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of Florida
- University of Virginia
- College of William and Mary
- University of Maryland, College Park
- SUNY Binghamton
- SUNY Geneseo
- University of Georgia
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- University of Washington
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When I did that, I found St. Mary's College at #40, Salisbury University at #60, Towson University at #78 and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, at #91. Congratulations, Maryland!
Now... if only our football and basketball teams would do as well in the rankings... Go Terps!
Originally posted by Margaret Woda on FocusInCrofton.com
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