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Overview |
UMBC | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UMBC | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Juniata College | ||
| 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 Juniata College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,212 students)
UMBC vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Juniata College?
- Juniata College is 488.1% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Juniata College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($53,256.00 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 Juniata College ($17,692 vs. $29,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 2.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($13,050 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 306.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($36,116 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Juniata College (3.81)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Juniata College (76.2%)
UMBC vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Juniata 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 Juniata College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $6,400 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $53,100)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College 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/