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TU UMES Missouri Southern UMBC Daemen College Truman State Northwest Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland| University of Baltimore | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | MWSU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | - | ||
| Admitted | 134 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
UB | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $225 |
Diversity |
UB | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UB | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UB | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or MWSU?
- University of Baltimore is 11.6% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at UB than Missouri Western State University ($20,746.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than UB ($11,917 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 89.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($10,200 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 39.6% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($10,531 vs. $7,544)
Which college is harder to get into, UB or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or UB .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at UB (2.89)
UB vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or MWSU? 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 MWSU and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $24,100 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $36,500)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,818)
- UB graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($222 vs. $225)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/