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Overview |
UMBC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
UMBC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
UMBC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,607 students)
UMBC vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 566.4% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.7% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($60,350.00 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges ($17,692 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 26.4% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,378 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than University of Maryland Baltimore County (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 398.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($44,331 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
UMBC vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $700 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/