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UNCW Maryland ECU TU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill Mason UD JMU| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | ASU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 47% |
Admission |
UMBC | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $211 |
Diversity |
UMBC | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | ASU | ||
| 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 13,991 students)
UMBC vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or ASU?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is 113.5% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($9,056.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at UMBC than Appalachian State University ($25,820.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than UMBC ($13,084 vs. $17,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 15.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($11,582 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Appalachian State University (92% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 19.4% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($8,889 vs. $7,443)
UMBC vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 52 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at ASU (3.96)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or ASU? 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 ASU and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $17,900 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $697 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,197)
- ASU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($211 vs. $219)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/