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Maryland TU U of R Carnegie Mellon Mason UD Oberlin Emory Lehigh WUSTL Penn State RPI| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Case Western Reserve University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | Case Western | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 87% |
Admission |
UMBC | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1410/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $248 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 67% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Case Western | ||
| 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 Case Western based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 12,201 students)
UMBC vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 574% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Case Western than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($61,040.00 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 Case Western ($17,692 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 28.7% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($13,378 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Case Western Reserve University (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 298.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($35,452 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 189 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Case Western (3.86)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Case Western (27.4%)
UMBC vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Case Western? 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 Case Western and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (78% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $25,200 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $2,869 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($21,197 vs. $24,066)
- UMBC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($219 vs. $248)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/