University of Georgia vs University of Maryland-College Park
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of GeorgiaAthens, GACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MDCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Georgia lists Mass 9 times a week; University of Maryland-College Park lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Georgia lists confession 4 times a week; University of Maryland-College Park, 9 times a week.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Maryland-College Park has the lower price after aid: $2,962 a year, against $8,085 at University of Georgia.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University of Maryland-College Park: $82,860, against $68,726 at University of Georgia.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
9 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
4 times a week
9 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Athens, GA
College Park, MD
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
41,615
40,813
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
38%
45%
Average SAT
1397
1473
ACT middle 50%
29–34
32–35
Graduation rate
90%
89%
First-year retention
94%
96%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$13,936
$15,678
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$8,085
$2,962
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$8,686
$6,051
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$13,096
$10,273
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$16,942
$18,250
Net price, over $110,000 income
$18,079
$26,691
Median debt
$18,500
$19,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$68,726
$82,860
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.