Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UMass Maryland Penn State UVM TU Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook Rutgers University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Mason UD Quinnipiac| University of Connecticut | University of Maryland Baltimore County | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UConn | UMBC | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 14,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #263 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | umbc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UConn | UMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $9,238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $26,594 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $17,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $9,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 87% |
Admission |
UConn | UMBC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 13,150 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 9,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1220/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | UMBC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UConn | UMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,197 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $219 |
Diversity |
UConn | UMBC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
UConn | UMBC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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 Connecticut is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 14,148 students)
UConn vs. UMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or UMBC?
- University of Connecticut is 76.8% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at UConn than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($39,000.00 vs. $26,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than UConn ($17,704 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 1.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($13,996 vs. $14,204)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than University of Connecticut (87% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 70.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($16,989 vs. $9,956)
UConn vs. UMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or UMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMBC or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 41 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. UMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (83% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $2,500 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $303 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($21,197 vs. $21,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/