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Overview |
UMBC | Elms College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UMBC | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UMBC | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 24% |
Students |
UMBC | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Elms College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,275 students)
UMBC vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 327.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Elms College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($38,735.00 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 Elms College ($17,692 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 10.9% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,378 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than University of Maryland Baltimore County (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 205% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($27,109 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 233 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Elms 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 Elms College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $13,200 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $46,300)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $3,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $25,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/