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USD San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UMBC UC Davis UW-Seattle UC Berkeley TU Binghamton University Wisconsin| University of California San Diego | University of Maryland College Park | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | Maryland | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 40,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #95 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $9,695 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $37,931 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $11,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 48% |
Admission |
UCSD | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 56,761 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 25,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
UCSD | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $201 |
Diversity |
UCSD | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UCSD | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | 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 California San Diego is larger than than Maryland based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 40,792 students)
UCSD vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or Maryland?
- University of California San Diego 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 UCSD 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 California San Diego than Maryland ($16,111 vs. $16,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 14.6% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($14,576 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California San Diego than University of Maryland College Park (55% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 85% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($20,782 vs. $11,232)
UCSD vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 29 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UCSD (3.82)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD 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 UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than University of Maryland College Park (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $400 more per year than UCSD graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $67,900)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($18,500 vs. $19,500)
- UCSD graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($191 vs. $201)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/