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Overview |
UMBC | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UMBC | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $249 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 31% |
Students |
UMBC | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 13,991 students)
UMBC vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 136% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at UMBC than Liberty University ($25,820.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Liberty University ($17,692 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 8.3% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,350 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 40.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,471 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 139 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than Liberty University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $20,400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $39,100)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $2,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($21,197 vs. $24,166)
- UMBC graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($219 vs. $249)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/