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UC Berkeley UCI UCSD UMBC Michigan USC Stanford TU UCSB Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech| University of California Los Angeles | University of Maryland College Park | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCLA | Maryland | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 46,430 | 40,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #95 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucla.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCLA | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $9,695 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $37,931 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,231 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,999 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,766 | $11,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 48% |
Admission |
UCLA | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 149,801 | 56,761 | ||
| Admitted | 12,845 | 25,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.6% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1530 | 1360/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UCLA | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCLA | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,700 | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,300 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $201 |
Diversity |
UCLA | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UCLA | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UCLA | Maryland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Los Angeles is larger than than Maryland based on total student enrollment (46,430 students vs. 40,792 students)
UCLA vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCLA or Maryland?
- University of California Los Angeles is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at UCLA than University of Maryland College Park ($41,636.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than UCLA ($16,210 vs. $16,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 18.2% lower than costs at University of California Los Angeles ($14,576 vs. $17,231)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than University of California Los Angeles (48% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Los Angeles students is 93.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($21,766 vs. $11,232)
UCLA vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCLA or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or UCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of California Los Angeles (1339) is 24 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman UCLA students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than UCLA (8.6%)
UCLA vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCLA 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 UCLA.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is higher than University of Maryland College Park (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn on average $2,400 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($70,700 vs. $68,300)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $3,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($16,300 vs. $19,500)
- UCLA graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($168 vs. $201)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCLA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/