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Overview |
UMBC | Marist College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
UMBC | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 55% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 6,464 students)
UMBC vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Marist College?
- Marist College is 384.8% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at Marist College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($43,900.00 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 Marist College ($17,692 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 28.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,378 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 157.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($22,904 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Marist College (62.8%)
UMBC vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Marist 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 Marist College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $500 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $59,000)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/