University of Arizona vs University of Maryland

University of Arizona vs University of Maryland

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The University of Arizona is a public research university in Tucson, it’s overall ranking by QS is #285 out of 1401 globally, #53 out of 191 in USA for the year 2024.University of Maryland College Park is a renowned public institution. The rankings have placed it among the top 200 universities in the world and 164 in the prestigious QS rankings for 2023

Overview Comparison
University of ArizonaUniversity of Maryland
Collegedunia Score5.3 Out of 105.9 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 293 QS World University 2025
# 115 US News 2024
# 155 Times Higher Education 2024
# 218 QS World University 2025
# 46 US News 2024
# 114 Times Higher Education 2024
Subject Strength# 63 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 63 for Medicine by US News 2024
# 251 for Law by QS World University 2024
# 19 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 33 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024
# 228 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -201
PG Programs -81
Doctorate Programs -19
UG Programs -81
PG Programs -87
Doctorate Programs -3
Acceptance Rate78.6 %44.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-600
IELTS-6.5
PTE-53
SAT-1160
TOEFL-79
GMAT-600
IELTS-7
SAT-1280
TOEFL-80
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   37122
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  46021
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 64390 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   36891
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  19500
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 19326 Per Year
placement (average package)

Top recruiters include Raytheon Co., Raytheon Missile Systems, Honeywell Aerospace, Intel Corporation, etc. 

Average Salaries Are Listed Below :

  • Doctorate : $136,000 
  • Masters in Science : $75,000 
  • Bachelor of Arts : $65,000 
  • Masters in Finance : $63,000 

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

Average Salaries Are Listed Below:

  • 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-SchoolsNARobert H. Smith School of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews8.2/10 Read 9 reviews7.3/10 Read 16 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of Maryland
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1885
1856
Student:Faculty Ratio13:1
16:1
Male:Female48% Male, 52% Female53% 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#Dorm Room - Double-Suite - $10320
#Single Room - $10430
#Apartment - 2BR/2BA [Shared] - $11010
#Dorm Room - Single-Suite - $13400
#Apartment - 4BR/4BA-Singles [Twin Bed] - $14140
#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. 


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