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Overview |
UMBC | Denison | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
UMBC | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,416 students)
UMBC vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Denison?
- Denison University is 562.5% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.4% higher at Denison than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($60,000.00 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 Denison ($17,692 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 7.6% lower than costs at Denison University ($13,378 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 310.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($36,497 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Denison (3.76)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Denison (22%)
UMBC vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Denison? 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 Denison and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (79% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $3,400 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $56,100)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/