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Overview |
Georgia | Maryland | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 40,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #95 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $9,695 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $37,931 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $11,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 48% |
Admission |
Georgia | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 56,761 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 25,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1360/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $201 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | Maryland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Georgia based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 40,607 students)
Georgia vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Maryland?
- University of Georgia is 1% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Maryland than University of Georgia ($37,931.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Georgia ($16,210 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 33.7% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($10,904 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than University of Maryland College Park (91% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 2.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($11,559 vs. $11,232)
Georgia vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 63 points higher than at Georgia (1252)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is the same as at University of Maryland College Park (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $11,900 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $354 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($19,146 vs. $19,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($197 vs. $201)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/