Best colleges in Maryland

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- Location: Stevenson, MD
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $25,354
- SAT range: 1010-1190
- Niche grade:  B
#10. Stevenson University
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- Location: Chestertown, MD
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $22,088
- SAT range: 1040-1280
- Niche grade:  B
#9. Washington College
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- Location: Salisbury, MD
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $18,885
- SAT range: 1080-1230
- Niche grade:  B
#8. Salisbury University
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- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- Net price: $32,901
- SAT range: 1100-1267
- Niche grade:  B+
#7. Loyola University Maryland
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- Location: Towson, MD
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Net price: $11,076
- SAT range: 1040-1220
- Niche grade:  B+

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#6. Towson University
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- Location: St. Mary's City, MD
- Acceptance rate: 77%
- Net price: $20,213
- SAT range: 1100-1340
- Niche grade:  B+
#5. St. Mary's College of Maryland
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- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Net price: $17,117
- SAT range: 950-1110
- Niche grade:  B+
#4. The University of Baltimore
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- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Net price: $6,912
- SAT range: 1220-1410
- Niche grade:  A-
#3. University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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- Location: College Park, MD
- Acceptance rate: 52%
- Net price: $17,146
- SAT range: 1330-1510
- Niche grade:  A
#2. University of Maryland - College Park
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- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Acceptance rate: 8%
- Net price: $20,680
- SAT range: 1470-1560
- Niche grade:  A+

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Johns Hopkins University
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