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Florida State UMBC Georgia UCF Clemson Miami TU Binghamton University UT Austin Wisconsin USF Main Campus Virginia Tech| University of Florida | University of Maryland College Park | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Maryland | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 40,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #95 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $9,695 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $37,931 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $11,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 48% |
Admission |
Florida | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 56,761 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 25,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1360/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $201 |
Diversity |
Florida | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Florida | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Maryland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Maryland based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 40,792 students)
Florida vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Maryland?
- University of Maryland College Park is 116.6% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Maryland than University of Florida ($37,931.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Maryland ($11,740 vs. $16,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 33.1% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($10,950 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of Maryland College Park (92% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 6.4% larger than aid received University of Florida ($11,232 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 38 points higher than at Florida (1277)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or Maryland? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Maryland and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Maryland College Park (84% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $5,700 more per year than Florida graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $62,600)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $3,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($15,815 vs. $19,500)
- Florida graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($163 vs. $201)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/