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Overview |
UMBC | JCU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UMBC | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $278 |
Diversity |
UMBC | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,922 students)
UMBC vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 402.3% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at JCU than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($45,490.00 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 JCU ($17,692 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 1.3% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($13,200 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 242.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($30,415 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 82 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or JCU? 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 JCU and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $1,900 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $57,600)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,742 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,939)
- UMBC graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($219 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/