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Overview |
UMBC | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 3,142 students)
UMBC vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 415.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Arcadia than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($47,590.00 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 Arcadia ($17,704 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 14.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($14,204 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 243.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($34,234 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 105 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than UMBC (74.2%)
UMBC vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $13,100 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $46,400)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/