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Maryland TU Furman Mason UD Wofford College JMU Penn State CofC Davidson NJIT UofSC| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | Elon | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 7,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $44,029 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $44,029 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $14,478 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $41,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $17,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 69% |
Admission |
UMBC | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 18,791 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 12,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1143/1305 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $240 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 80% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Elon | ||
| 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 Elon based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 7,207 students)
UMBC vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Elon?
- Elon University is 376.6% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.6% higher at Elon than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($44,029.00 vs. $26,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Elon ($17,704 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 1.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($14,204 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Elon University (87% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 76% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($17,523 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 2 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming UMBC students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Elon (3.65)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Elon (67.3%)
UMBC vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Elon? 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 Elon and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (82% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $3,300 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $56,200)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $2,053 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($21,197 vs. $23,250)
- UMBC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($219 vs. $240)
- More Elon 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/