UB vs. Penn State Abington

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD with Penn State Abington in Abington, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Baltimore is larger than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (3,187 students vs. 2,885 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); Penn State Abington is in Abington, PA (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Penn State Abington is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Baltimore 10:1; Penn State Abington 14:1.

UB vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UB or Penn State Abington? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Penn State Abington ($14,545 vs. $19,232).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 25.2% lower than at University of Baltimore ($14,474 vs. $19,350).
• Penn State Abington is 52.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than UB (about $5,276 more per year; $15,268.00 vs. $9,992.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 7% higher at Penn State Abington than at University of Baltimore (about $1,680 more per year; $25,664.00 vs. $23,984.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Baltimore than at Penn State Abington (84% vs. 80%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 12.4% larger than aid received by Penn State Abington students ($11,113 vs. $9,883).

UB vs. Penn State Abington Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UB or Penn State Abington? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Penn State Abington and UB.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Penn State Abington (1170) is 130 points higher than at UB (1040).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Baltimore 740/1330; Penn State Abington 1070/1265.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresPenn State Abington 23/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UB - Test optional; Penn State Abington - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UB (2.89).
• Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than UB (78.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37% at UB vs. 11.2% at Penn State Abington.

UB vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UB and Penn State Abington? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Penn State Abington's six-year graduation rate is 44%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for UB.
• Graduates from University of Baltimore earn a median of about $5,300 more per year than Penn State Abington graduates about ten years after starting college ($60,600 vs. $55,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Baltimore graduates have a $5,318 lower median loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates ($21,500 vs. $26,818).
• Among borrowers, UB graduates have an estimated $55 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Penn State Abington graduates ($222 vs. $277).
• More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.