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Maryland Annapolis TU Mason UD Penn State NJIT UB Virginia Tech Rutgers West Point UC| United States Air Force Academy | University of Maryland Baltimore County | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAFA | UMBC | ||
| Location | USAFA, Colorado | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 14,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usafa.edu | umbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAFA | UMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $9,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $26,594 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 87% |
Admission |
USAFA | UMBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,543 | 13,150 | ||
| Admitted | 1,329 | 9,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 79.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USAFA | UMBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAFA | UMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,197 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $219 |
Diversity |
USAFA | UMBC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
USAFA | UMBC | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 6% | ||
Campus |
USAFA | 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
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 4,124 students)
USAFA vs. UMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAFA or UMBC?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($9,238.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UMBC than United States Air Force Academy ($26,594.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than United States Air Force Academy (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($9,956 vs. $0)
USAFA vs. UMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAFA or UMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMBC or USAFA .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at USAFA (3.81)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than USAFA (13.9%)
USAFA vs. UMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAFA 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 USAFA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/