College comparison

UC Davis 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	UC Davis Davis, CA	Maryland College Park, MD
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Davis is more selective	42%	45%
SAT (25–75)	—	1400–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,253	30,760
Avg net price	$14,741	$15,678
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Davis, CA	College Park, MD

Quick answers

Is University of California-Davis or University of Maryland-College Park harder to get into?

University of California-Davis is more selective: University of California-Davis's acceptance rate is approximately 42% and University of Maryland-College Park's is approximately 45% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Davis 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.