| University of Arizona | University of Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.3 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 115 US News 2024 # 155 Times Higher Education 2024 # 285 QS World University 2024 | # 46 US News 2024 # 114 Times Higher Education 2024 # 169 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 63 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 63 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 19 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 193 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 16 for Law by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 |
| Programs | UG Programs -201 PG Programs -76 Doctorate Programs -19 | UG Programs -72 PG Programs -85 Doctorate Programs -3 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6 % | 44.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 53 SAT - 1160 TOEFL - 79 | GMAT - 600 IELTS - 7 SAT - 1280 TOEFL - 80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 37122 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 46021 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 23850 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 36891 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 19326 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average annual salary of 72,000. Top recruiters include Raytheon Co., Raytheon Missile Systems, Honeywell Aerospace, Intel Corporation, etc. Highest paid degrees MBA (123,000 USD), Bachelor of Science (93,000 USD), Master of Science (91,000 USD), Bachelor of Arts (70,000 USD), etc. | University of Maryland, College Park is one of the top public universities in College Park, United States. It is ranked #=164 in QS World University Rankings Degree Average Salary Executive MBA $185,000 MBA $140,000 Doctorate $135,000 Masters in Management $107,000 Bachelor of Science $92,000 Masters in Science $86,000 |
| application requirements | Academic transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; Resume; 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement; 2-3 Essays; Standardized test scores; Additional requirements (writing samples, portfolios, work experience, research papers, etc.) | 2 LORs, activities and awards list along with resume are also required for UG students as well, submit essay prompts, auditions for some programs like music, etc. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Robert H. Smith School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.8/10 Read 3 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 3 reviews |
Other Popular Comparisons
| General Facts | University of Arizona | University of Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1885 | 1856 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| Male:Female | 48% Male, 52% Female | 53% Male, 47% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in central Tucson; one mile northeast of downtown | The suburban college is located in a designated area “college park” Maryland. The other campus is located in Baltimore. There is an urban forest located on-campus. The campus lies near to the transit center which makes it accessible. |
| Library | 5 libraries; 2,341,077 visits to the library; 9,040,000 Print volumes, electronic books & journals; 9,145,046 Electronic articles & ebooks accessed | Overall 4 million titles in collection, comprising- print books collection (2,016,845); e-books (6,305,045); ejournals (501,554); print journals (60,900); streaming media titles (308,256), films & videos (35,089); audio files (46,796). The total collection with other libraries is over 100,000. |
| Campus Life | 17 sports teams; 600 clubs; 50+ social organizations; Zonazoo (university fest); On-campus dinings; Gallagher Theater; Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium; Arizona Repertory Theatre; 9 UA museums | Over 800 student clubs and organizations offering you an option to indulge in arts, music, theatre, and more. The university has two main dining halls for you to enjoy a hearty meal. The college also has intramural & sports clubs and division I teams. You can indulge in fraternities, sororities, community services, and civic engagement. |
| Hostel | #Room and Board (including meals) - $10800 #Rooms - $8050 | #Room & Board - $10112 #Room & Board - $9214 |
| Famous Alumni | Kourtney Kardashian (American TV personality); Jerome Bruckheimer (American film producer); Gilbert Arenas (American basketball player); Francis Scobee (American astronaut); Jason Terry (American basketball player); Barry Goldwater (former American senator); Trevor Hoffman (American baseball pitcher); James Tatro (Actor) | Carl Bernstein (journalist), Larry David (comedian), Sergey Brin (computer engineer & Co-founder Google), Kevin Plank (businessman), Carly Fiorina (businesswoman), Boomer Esiason (football quarterback), David Simon (author), Steny Hoyer (US representative), Judith Resnik (engineer), Len Bias (basketball player), etc. |
| City Life | Tucson is Arizona’s second-largest city; Unique eat-outs (Hub, Café Poca Cosa, Culinary Dropout); Main Gate Square; Fourth Ave. (home to eclectic shops, coffee spots, restaurants); Top employers- UA, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Raytheon Missile Systems, Texas Instruments, IBM, Intuit Inc., etc.; Cultural Events- Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, Tucson Festival of Books, Tucson Folk Festival, Fourth Avenue Street Fairs | College Park in Prince George’s County is located on the Northeast border of Washington. It is home to National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, US National Archives, and National Archives. It shares its neighborhood with Lakeland, Hollywood, Calvert Hills, and Cherry Hills. There are three museums to explore in the city and various historic sites. |
| Weather |
