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Overview |
UMBC | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $299 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,353 students)
UMBC vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 484.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at Allegheny College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($52,950.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Allegheny College ($17,692 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 3.1% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,378 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 379.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($42,599 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
UMBC vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $4,300 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,200)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $7,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $29,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($219 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/