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Overview |
UMBC | HPU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 6,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $38,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $38,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $18,462 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $43,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $18,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 89% |
Admission |
UMBC | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 15,625 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 12,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $231 |
Diversity |
UMBC | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 75% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 6,052 students)
UMBC vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or HPU?
- High Point University is 319.4% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at HPU than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($38,748.00 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 HPU ($17,704 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 30% lower than costs at High Point University ($14,204 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at High Point University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 82.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($18,149 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 96 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than UMBC (74.2%)
UMBC vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or HPU? 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 HPU and UMBC.
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $17,500 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $42,000)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $1,224 lower median federal student loan debt than HPU graduates. ($21,197 vs. $22,421)
- UMBC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than HPU graduates. ($219 vs. $231)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/