Georgia vs. Maryland

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Georgia in Athens, GA 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 Georgia is larger than Maryland based on total student enrollment (43,146 students vs. 41,725 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Georgia is located in Athens, GA (Midsize City setting); University of Maryland College Park is in College Park, MD (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Georgia 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 Georgia 17:1; University of Maryland College Park 17:1.

Georgia vs. Maryland Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Georgia 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 Maryland College Park than Georgia ($16,581 vs. $16,662).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 26.9% lower than at University of Maryland College Park ($11,672 vs. $15,958).
• University of Maryland College Park is 3.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than Georgia (about $359 more per year; $11,809.00 vs. $11,450.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 30% higher at Maryland than at University of Georgia (about $9,498 more per year; $41,186.00 vs. $31,688.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Georgia than at University of Maryland College Park (89% vs. 55%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 10.2% larger than aid received by University of Georgia students ($12,867 vs. $11,674).

Georgia vs. Maryland Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Maryland? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Maryland and Georgia.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Maryland College Park (1470) is 90 points higher than at Georgia (1380).
• Incoming Maryland students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 31 at Georgia).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Georgia 1270/1480; University of Maryland College Park 1400/1530.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Georgia 29/34; University of Maryland College Park 32/35.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Georgia - Required; Maryland - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Georgia Jan 1, 2027.
• Enrolled 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 (44.8%) than Georgia (37.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 38.3% at Georgia vs. 21.6% at Maryland.

Georgia vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Georgia and Maryland? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• 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 a median of about $11,900 more per year than Georgia graduates about ten years after starting college ($68,300 vs. $56,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Georgia graduates have a $354 lower median loan debt than Maryland graduates ($19,146 vs. $19,500).
• Among borrowers, Georgia graduates have an estimated $4 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.