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- Salisbury, MD
- #198 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $18,885
- SAT Range: 1080-1230

#6. Salisbury University

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- Towson, MD
- #186 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Net price: $11,076
- SAT Range: 1040-1220

#5. Towson University

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- St. Mary's City, MD
- #157 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 77%
- Net price: $20,213
- SAT Range: 1100-1340

#4. St. Mary's College of Maryland

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- Baltimore, MD
- #120 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Net price: $17,117
- SAT Range: 950-1110

#3. The University of Baltimore

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- Baltimore, MD
- #74 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Net price: $6,912
- SAT Range: 1220-1410

#2. University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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- College Park, MD
- #30 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 52%
- Net price: $17,146
- SAT Range: 1330-1510

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

#1. University of Maryland - College Park