Love them both! My twins went to Maryland, and my youngest went to Pitt. All are proud graduates. (My oldest went to a different college in Pennsylvania.)
Son at UMCP was a Banneker Key scholar, and he had a top-notch experience as part of the Gemstone community. He earned 2 degrees (B.S. Computer Science & B.A. Classics). His twin sister at UMCP earned a B.A. in Criminology. Both received excellent educations and are well-employed, and both enjoyed their time in College Park. They were both geeky kids who mostly hung out in small groups with close friends.
Daughter at Pitt was a Bio major. She was torn between UMCP and Pitt, but she felt drawn to Pitt’s campus and community & ultimately selected Pitt after some teary nights. She loved Oakland, loved the people, loved the professors, loved everything about it. As an honors college participant, she was able to live in the honors dorm freshman & sophomore years, where she made close friends. Although she struggled with emotional health issues over the years, she found abundant support. Pitt’s disability services department is excellent. Highlight for her at Pitt was the arts program - she and her best friend went to arts events often weekly, all of which were free of charge (and sometimes they provided food

). She was able to attend lots of ballets, operas, etc.
I have more I could contribute, but first I’d want to know a little more about your child and his/her interests. Just LMK if you want more information based on my kids’ experiences.
My sibs & I all went to UMCP, but that was in the eighties, so I doubt it’s pertinent.