U of O vs University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)

Envision yourself immersed in the vibrant college towns of Eugene, Oregon, or College Park, Maryland, home to the University of Oregon (UO) and the University of Maryland-College Park (UMD) respectively. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence and offer a diverse range of programs, they each possess unique characteristics that set them apart. UO boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. UMD, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong focus on student success. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions, including popular majors, student body demographics, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching college experience.

	University of Maryland-College Park	University of Oregon
Overview
Location	College Park, Maryland	Eugene, Oregon
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	95.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	52.0%	93.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $70
SAT range	1330 - 1510	N/A
ACT range	30 - 34	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	34.0%
Students submitting ACT score	9.0%
Total number of applicants	50,183	31,558
Total number of admissions given out	26,109	29,483
Admitted students who chose to enroll	6,072	4,589
Yield rate	23.3%	15.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $30,997 Out of state: $58,678	In state: $28,404 Out of state: $54,447
Average net price	$17,146	$18,556
Tuition	In state: $9,000 Out of state: $36,681	In state: $11,974 Out of state: $38,017
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,072 Meal plan: $5,578	$13,509
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	56.0% Average amount $10,645	63.0% Average amount $13,590
Students receiving federal student loan	20.0% Average amount $5,065	32.0% Average amount $5,093
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $22,924	4.0% Average amount $28,121

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	30,922 Men 50.8% Women 49.2%	18,602 Men 44.5% Women 55.5%
Graduate students	10,350 Men 50.7% Women 49.3%	3,655 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	29.5%	54.8%
International students	10.3%	4.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	11,846	5,523
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia	Oregon California Washington Colorado Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Education Computer and Information Science Social Sciences	Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Architecture
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	87.7%	74.4%
Dropout rate	4.0%	8.7%
Transferred out	7.7%	16.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,765 Year 2: $106,102 Year 3: $116,295 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $125,155 Year 2: $112,923 Year 3: $112,074 Engineering, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,533 Year 2: $94,112 Year 3: $102,555 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $93,018 Year 2: $94,408 Year 3: $101,716 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $84,727 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $99,501 Physics (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $72,899 Year 3: $92,830 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $88,418 Year 2: $80,466 Year 3: $92,230 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,675 Year 2: $72,762 Year 3: $83,667 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,798 Year 2: $71,761 Year 3: $82,867 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,391 Year 2: $66,485 Year 3: $82,784	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $89,230 Year 3: $95,616 Physics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,844 Year 2: $75,832 Year 3: $90,800 Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $61,666 Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: $90,002 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,849 Year 2: $86,621 Year 3: $87,239 Chemistry (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,269 Year 2: $72,231 Year 3: $82,154 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,287 Year 2: $61,681 Year 3: $80,277 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,279 Year 2: $59,425 Year 3: $68,549 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $57,062 Year 2: $56,840 Year 3: $67,900 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,838 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $67,123 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,818 Year 2: $55,464 Year 3: $66,741

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