Florida vs. Maryland

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Florida in Gainesville, FL with University of Maryland College Park in College Park, MD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Florida is larger than Maryland based on total student enrollment (56,311 students vs. 41,725 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL (Midsize City setting); University of Maryland College Park is in College Park, MD (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Florida is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Maryland College Park is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Florida 16:1; University of Maryland College Park 17:1.

Florida vs. Maryland Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Florida or Maryland? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Maryland ($11,936 vs. $16,581).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 24.1% lower than at University of Maryland College Park ($12,120 vs. $15,958).
• University of Maryland College Park is 85.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than Florida (about $5,428 more per year; $11,809.00 vs. $6,381.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 43.7% higher at Maryland than at University of Florida (about $12,527 more per year; $41,186.00 vs. $28,659.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Florida than at University of Maryland College Park (91% vs. 55%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 18.6% larger than aid received by University of Florida students ($12,867 vs. $10,846).

Florida vs. Maryland Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Maryland? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Maryland and Florida.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Maryland College Park (1470) is 70 points higher than at Florida (1400).
• Incoming Maryland students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (33 vs. 31 at Florida).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Florida 1320/1480; University of Maryland College Park 1400/1530.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Florida 29/33; University of Maryland College Park 32/35.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Florida - Required; Maryland - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Florida Mar 1, 2027.
• 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 (44.8%) than Florida (24.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 42.2% at Florida vs. 21.6% at Maryland.

Florida vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Florida and Maryland? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Florida's six-year graduation rate (84%) is higher than University of Maryland College Park's (82%).
• Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn a median of about $5,700 more per year than Florida graduates about ten years after starting college ($68,300 vs. $62,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Florida graduates have a $3,685 lower median loan debt than Maryland graduates ($15,815 vs. $19,500).
• Among borrowers, Florida graduates have an estimated $38 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.