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Overview |
UB | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UB | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $274 |
Diversity |
UB | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UB | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 3,082 students)
UB vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 227.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than University of Baltimore ($23,900.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than UB ($10,022 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 111.5% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($9,150 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 212.7% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($23,589 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or UB .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
UB vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and UB.
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- UB graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/