Albany State University vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore

Comparable Facts

Compare Albany State University in Albany, GA with University of Maryland, Baltimore in Baltimore, MD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Albany State University is larger than University of Maryland, Baltimore based on total student enrollment (6,768 students vs. 6,636 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Albany State University is located in Albany, GA (Small City setting); University of Maryland, Baltimore is in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting).
• Albany State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Maryland, Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Albany State University 21:1; University of Maryland, Baltimore 5:1.

Albany State University vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or University of Maryland, Baltimore? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between Albany State University and University of Maryland, Baltimore ($5,656.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Albany State University and University of Maryland, Baltimore ($17,008.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Albany State University than at University of Maryland, Baltimore (90% vs. 0%).

Albany State University vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or University of Maryland, Baltimore? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Maryland, Baltimore and Albany State University.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Albany State University 740/900.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Albany State University 15/18.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Albany State University - Not reported; University of Maryland, Baltimore - Not reported.

Albany State University vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Albany State University and University of Maryland, Baltimore? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Albany State University's six-year graduation rate is 41%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for University of Maryland, Baltimore.
• Graduates from University of Maryland, Baltimore earn a median of about $68,100 more per year than Albany State University graduates about ten years after starting college ($102,900 vs. $34,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates have a $18,250 lower median loan debt than Albany State University graduates ($15,000 vs. $33,250).
• Among borrowers, University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates have an estimated $188 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Albany State University graduates ($155 vs. $343).
• More University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 19%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.