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Overview |
UMBC | F&M | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 63% |
Admission |
UMBC | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $227 |
Diversity |
UMBC | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UMBC | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,990 students)
UMBC vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 625% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.3% higher at F&M than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($65,652.00 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 F&M ($17,692 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 12.4% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,378 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Franklin and Marshall College (92% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 453.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($49,177 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or UMBC .
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
UMBC vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or F&M? 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 F&M and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $2,400 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $803 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,197 vs. $22,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($219 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/