College comparison

UCLA 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	UCLA Los Angeles, CA	Maryland College Park, MD
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Los Angeles is more selective	9%	45%
SAT (25–75)	—	1400–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,475	30,760
Avg net price	$12,548	$15,678
Median earnings (10 yr)Maryland reports higher median earnings	$82,511	$82,860
Graduation rate	93%	89%
Median debt	$14,000	$19,000
Economic mobility	5.6%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University of California-Los Angeles is more selective: University of California-Los Angeles's acceptance rate is approximately 9% 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-Los Angeles vs University of Maryland-College Park?

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