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Overview |
Georgetown | UMBC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 13,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #303 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | umbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | UMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $9,056 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $25,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $13,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $17,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $8,889 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 92% |
Admission |
Georgetown | UMBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 11,534 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 9,291 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | UMBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | UMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $21,197 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $219 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | UMBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Georgetown | UMBC | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | UMBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 13,991 students)
Georgetown vs. UMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or UMBC?
- Georgetown University is 583.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.6% higher at Georgetown than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($61,872.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Georgetown ($17,692 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 40.7% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($13,378 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Georgetown University (92% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 416.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($45,949 vs. $8,889)
Georgetown vs. UMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or UMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMBC or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 207 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. UMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or UMBC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UMBC and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (94% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $59,400 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $59,500)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $5,697 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($15,500 vs. $21,197)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($160 vs. $219)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/