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Overview |
UMBC | Colgate | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 41% |
Admission |
UMBC | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $166 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UMBC | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 71% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 3,141 students)
UMBC vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 605.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.5% higher at Colgate than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($63,904.00 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 Colgate ($17,692 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 20.4% lower than costs at Colgate University ($13,378 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Colgate University (92% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 514.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($54,647 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 165 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Colgate (12.4%)
UMBC vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Colgate? 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 Colgate and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (92% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $15,800 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $59,500)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $5,072 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($16,125 vs. $21,197)
- Colgate graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($166 vs. $219)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/