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University of Virginia is one of the top 5 public institutions in the USA according to multiple ranking agencies offering education to international students.The 2023 rankings QS places UvA at #253 amongst the world universities. The campus life, student-faculty ratio, and international student presence is really amazing.University of Maryland College Park is a renowned public institution and the flagship institution of University System of Maryland, it’s research network score of 92.6 showcases its exceptional commitment to groundbreaking research.
| University of Virginia | University of Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 166 Times Higher Education 2026 # 275 QS World University 2026 # 76 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 116 Times Higher Education 2026 # 207 QS World University 2026 # 92 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 39 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 191 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 4 for Law by US News 2025 | # 18 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -15 PG Programs -34 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -81 PG Programs -88 Doctorate Programs -3 |
| Acceptance Rate | 17.0 % | 45.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-640 IELTS-7 SAT-1340 TOEFL-90 | IELTS-7 PTE-68 TOEFL-96 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 49494 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28380 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15862 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 36891 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17384 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rankings (2023)- #101-110.
| University of Maryland, College Park is one of the top public universities in College Park, United States. It is ranked #=164 in QS World University Rankings Average Salaries Are Listed Below:
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| application requirements | UG applicants are required to submit school counselor recommendation. | 2 LORs, activities and awards list along with resume are also required for UG students as well, submit essay prompts, auditions for some programs like music, etc. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Darden School of Business | Robert H. Smith School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 5 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 24 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Virginia | University of Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1819 | 1856 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 51% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | There are overall 11 schools under University of Virginia located around 8 miles from the airport and 2 miles from rail. The campus area is popularly known as university grounds. | The suburban college is located in a designated area “college park” Maryland. The other campus is located in Baltimore. There is an urban forest located on-campus. The campus lies near to the transit center which makes it accessible. |
| Library | The university has ten libraries that collectively have 5,000,000 print books; 700,000 ebooks; and 200,000 ejournals. The library also has a collection of 17th century newspapers, astronomical data. | Overall 4 million titles in collection, comprising- print books collection (2,016,845); e-books (6,305,045); ejournals (501,554); print journals (60,900); streaming media titles (308,256), films & videos (35,089); audio files (46,796). The total collection with other libraries is over 100,000. |
| Campus Life | With 800+ student clubs and 27 varsity athletic teams to join, University of Virginia offers you a wide variety of co-curricular to indulge in. The university maintains 17 courts, fields, and recreation centers for providing fitness and welfare programs. The university has both museums (1) and gallery (2) and organizes online exhibitions for its students. | Over 800 student clubs and organizations offering you an option to indulge in arts, music, theatre, and more. The university has two main dining halls for you to enjoy a hearty meal. The college also has intramural & sports clubs and division I teams. You can indulge in fraternities, sororities, community services, and civic engagement. |
| Hostel | #Housing - $8942 | - |
| Famous Alumni | Robert F. Kennedy (former US attorney journal), Tina Fey (actress), Larry Sabato (Americal political scientist), Ted Kennedy (former American senator), Katie Couric (TV journalist), Edgar Allan Poe (writer), Tiki Barber (footballer), David Baldacci (novelist), Mark Sanford (former governor of South Carolina), Sean Maloney (US representative), etc. | Carl Bernstein (journalist), Larry David (comedian), Sergey Brin (computer engineer & Co-founder Google), Kevin Plank (businessman), Carly Fiorina (businesswoman), Boomer Esiason (football quarterback), David Simon (author), Steny Hoyer (US representative), Judith Resnik (engineer), Len Bias (basketball player), etc. |
| City Life | Charlottesville is situated at the foot of blue ridge mountains. It offers something for every adventure junkie, like countless hikes, kayaking & canoeing on Rivanna river. The city is ranked among the nation’s most restaurants per capita. In 2017, it was ranked the third happiest city in the US. | College Park in Prince George’s County is located on the Northeast border of Washington. It is home to National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, US National Archives, and National Archives. It shares its neighborhood with Lakeland, Hollywood, Calvert Hills, and Cherry Hills. There are three museums to explore in the city and various historic sites. |
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