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Overview |
UMBC | Queens College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 81% |
Admission |
UMBC | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $113 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UMBC | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 14,148 students)
UMBC vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Queens College?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($9,238.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.7% higher at UMBC than CUNY Queens College ($26,594.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than UMBC ($5,339 vs. $17,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 15.9% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,204 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than CUNY Queens College (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 11.8% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($9,956 vs. $8,904)
UMBC vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 99 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Queens College (68.5%)
UMBC vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Queens 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 Queens College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than CUNY Queens College (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $8,700 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $10,197 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($11,000 vs. $21,197)
- Queens College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($113 vs. $219)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/