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Overview |
UMBC | Drexel | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $271 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 13,991 students)
UMBC vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 524.9% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at Drexel than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($56,595.00 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 Drexel ($17,692 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 26.9% lower than costs at Drexel University ($13,378 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 280.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($33,861 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 5 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Drexel (79.6%)
UMBC vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Drexel? 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 Drexel and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $17,900 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,046 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,243)
- UMBC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($219 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/