Side-by-side
University of Florida vs University of Maryland-College Park
The numbers that actually decide it — net price after aid, how hard each is to get into, and how many students finish — compared straight across. Net price beats sticker price every time.
Same c setting in the South, but more selective (24% vs 45%) — a stretch target if University of Maryland-College Park is already on your list.
| University of Florida | University of Maryland-College Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 24% | 45% |
| Net price (in-state) what the average family actually pays after aid | $6,381 | $11,809 |
| Net price (out-of-state) | $28,659 | $41,186 |
| Sticker tuition (in-state) | $6,381 | $11,809 |
| Sticker tuition (out-of-state) | $28,659 | $41,186 |
| Graduation rate | 91% | 89% |
| Total enrollment | 35,629 | 30,760 |
Net price = sticker price minus the average grant aid for that school (IPEDS / Dept. of Education data). Real numbers vary by family income and student stats — verify each school's own Net Price Calculator before committing. Canonical: /compare/university-of-florida-vs-university-of-maryland-college-park.