College comparison

California State University-Long Beach vs Maryland

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA	Maryland College Park, MD
Acceptance rateUniversity of Maryland-College Park is more selective	46%	45%
SAT (25–75)	—	1400–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	35,924	30,760
Avg net price	$10,440	$15,678
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Long Beach, CA	College Park, MD

Quick answers

Is California State University-Long Beach or University of Maryland-College Park harder to get into?

University of Maryland-College Park is more selective: California State University-Long Beach's acceptance rate is approximately 46% and University of Maryland-College Park's is approximately 45% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California State University-Long Beach vs University of Maryland-College Park?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California State University-Long Beach and 1400–1530 at University of Maryland-College Park. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.