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Overview |
UMBC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
UMBC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $227 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,854 students)
UMBC vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 582% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.2% higher at Gettysburg College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($61,760.00 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 Gettysburg College ($17,692 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 11.6% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,378 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 386.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($43,239 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or UMBC .
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
UMBC vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $1,400 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $803 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $22,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($219 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/