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Overview |
UA Huntsville | UMBC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 13,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #303 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | umbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | UMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $9,056 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $25,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $13,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $17,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $8,889 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | UMBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 11,534 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 9,291 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | UMBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | UMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,197 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $219 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | UMBC | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | UMBC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | UMBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. UMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or UMBC?
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is 11.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($10,120.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at UMBC than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($25,820.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than UA Huntsville ($17,692 vs. $18,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 20.3% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($11,122 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than University of Alabama at Huntsville (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Huntsville students is 1.1% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($8,983 vs. $8,889)
UA Huntsville vs. UMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or UMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMBC or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 12 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than UA Huntsville (78.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. UMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $9,000 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $50,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $2,303 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($21,197 vs. $23,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($219 vs. $242)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/