College comparison

Georgia 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	Georgia Athens, GA	Maryland College Park, MD
Acceptance rateUniversity of Georgia is more selective	38%	45%
SAT (25–75)	1270–1480	1400–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,137	30,760
Avg net price	$13,936	$15,678
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Athens, GA	College Park, MD

Quick answers

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

University of Georgia is more selective: University of Georgia's acceptance rate is approximately 38% 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 Georgia vs University of Maryland-College Park?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1270–1480 at University of Georgia 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.