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Overview |
UMBC | MMC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 1,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $20,191 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $38,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $25,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 8,138 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 6,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $242 |
Diversity |
UMBC | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UMBC | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 70% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | MMC | ||
| 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 1,648 students)
UMBC vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 315.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at MMC than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($38,400.00 vs. $26,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than MMC ($17,704 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 42.2% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($14,204 vs. $20,191)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 155.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($25,446 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 171 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MMC (3.45)
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than UMBC (74.2%)
UMBC vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or MMC? 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 MMC and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $14,700 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,800)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $2,303 lower median federal student loan debt than MMC graduates. ($21,197 vs. $23,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than MMC graduates. ($219 vs. $242)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/