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The University of Arizona is a public research university in Tucson, it’s overall ranking by QS is #285 out of 1401 globally, #53 out of 191 in USA for the year 2024.University of Maryland College Park is a renowned public institution. The rankings have placed it among the top 200 universities in the world and 164 in the prestigious QS rankings for 2023
| University of Arizona | University of Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.3 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 138 Times Higher Education 2026 # 287 QS World University 2026 # 102 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 | # 69 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 59 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 -201 PG Programs -81 Doctorate Programs -19 | UG Programs -81 PG Programs -88 Doctorate Programs -3 |
| Acceptance Rate | 86.0 % | 45.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-7 PTE-60 TOEFL-79 | IELTS-7 PTE-68 TOEFL-96 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 37122 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 46021 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16800 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 36891 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17384 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Top recruiters include Raytheon Co., Raytheon Missile Systems, Honeywell Aerospace, Intel Corporation, etc. Average Salaries Are Listed Below :
| 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 | Academic transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; Resume; 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement; 2-3 Essays; Standardized test scores; Additional requirements (writing samples, portfolios, work experience, research papers, etc.) | 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 | NA | Robert H. Smith School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 18 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 24 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Arizona | University of Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1885 | 1856 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 20:1:1 | 17:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 0% Female | 51% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in central Tucson; one mile northeast of downtown | 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 | 5 libraries; 2,341,077 visits to the library; 9,040,000 Print volumes, electronic books & journals; 9,145,046 Electronic articles & ebooks accessed | 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 | 17 sports teams; 600 clubs; 50+ social organizations; Zonazoo (university fest); On-campus dinings; Gallagher Theater; Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium; Arizona Repertory Theatre; 9 UA museums | 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 and Food - $16800 | - |
| Famous Alumni | Kourtney Kardashian (American TV personality); Jerome Bruckheimer (American film producer); Gilbert Arenas (American basketball player); Francis Scobee (American astronaut); Jason Terry (American basketball player); Barry Goldwater (former American senator); Trevor Hoffman (American baseball pitcher); James Tatro (Actor) | 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 | Tucson is Arizona’s second-largest city; Unique eat-outs (Hub, Café Poca Cosa, Culinary Dropout); Main Gate Square; Fourth Ave. (home to eclectic shops, coffee spots, restaurants); Top employers- UA, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Raytheon Missile Systems, Texas Instruments, IBM, Intuit Inc., etc.; Cultural Events- Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, Tucson Festival of Books, Tucson Folk Festival, Fourth Avenue Street Fairs | 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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