Only you can decide that, and that is a personal decision. Bear in mind that you don’t need to make that decision now, but the priority deadline of Nov 1 (which gives you best chance at admission and is the only way to be eligible for merit money) is fast approaching.
To help you decide the answer to your question, here are several factors to consider:
- Finances - can you afford it/are you willing to take on extra debt? If the answer is no, then you have your answer. NO school is worth taking on debt you will not be able to repay. Of course, it could be argued that college in general is so ridiculously expensive that it isn't worth the money, but that's another story altogether. But in all seriousness, it is not the name of the school that gets you a job. It matters most that you have a degree. Some first jobs do use a minimum gpa as a cutoff to whittle down applicants they decide to offer interviews to. It matters less where you go than what you do while you are there. Let me restate that so I am clear - WHAT you do at whatever school you choose matters more than WHERE you go. At the end of the day, if you go to a "name" school but don't impress on an interview, you won't get the job.
- Are you considering grad school? If yes, then undergrad matters less. Just get a strong gpa in undergrad so you can get into grad school of your choice.... However, the caveat to that is if you are a very strong student, consider going to an undergrad that you wouldn't mind going to grad school at, as many schools offer a combined 5 year degree for a Bachelors followed by Masters to top performing students (so you shave off a year of tuition and studies).
- Look at curricula. Seriously, get the 4 year plan with exact classes you will need to take for each school. Which appeals to you more/seems like you would learn more so you can be more successful?
- If you would be happy with either curricula, then look at gen eds. Look at what is required for each school and the options available to fulfill each category. Which school has options that seem less painful?
- Where do you feel is the best fit for you? Visit the schools, see the campuses, programs and students first-hand. Talk to current students and don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions. You will get a sense of whether or not you can see yourself going there.
In the meantime, since I love Maryland (and yes, I am OOS), read this http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-maryland-college-park/1743639-things-to-love-about-maryland-p1.html
Best of luck.