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TU Husson University UMES UMBC Daemen College Merrimack Culinary Institute of America University of Maine Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland| University of Maine at Augusta | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMA | UB | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
UMA | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 150 | ||
| Admitted | - | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 |
UMA | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $222 |
Diversity |
UMA | UB | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
UMA | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UMA | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maine at Augusta is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 3,288 students)
UMA vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or UB?
- University of Maine at Augusta is 0.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at UB than University of Maine at Augusta ($20,746.00 vs. $18,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than UB ($9,973 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 136% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($8,200 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Augusta than University of Baltimore (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Augusta students is 15.6% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($8,723 vs. $7,544)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or UMA .
UMA vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA or UB? 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 UB and UMA.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $30,500 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $30,100)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UMA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,750)
- UB graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UMA graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/