UMBC vs. MMC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Maryland Baltimore County in Baltimore, MD with Marymount Manhattan College in New York, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than MMC based on total student enrollment (13,906 students vs. 1,601 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Maryland Baltimore County is located in Baltimore, MD (Large Suburban setting); Marymount Manhattan College is in New York, NY (Large City setting).
• University of Maryland Baltimore County is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Marymount Manhattan College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Maryland Baltimore County 17:1; Marymount Manhattan College 7:1.

UMBC vs. MMC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UMBC or MMC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than MMC ($18,770 vs. $38,376).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 28.1% lower than at Marymount Manhattan College ($15,146 vs. $21,054).
• Marymount Manhattan College is 215.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than UMBC (about $28,614 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $13,256.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 33.9% higher at MMC than at University of Maryland Baltimore County (about $10,595 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $31,275.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than at University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 88%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 168% larger than aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students ($27,348 vs. $10,203).

UMBC vs. MMC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or MMC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MMC and UMBC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1330) is 120 points higher than at MMC (1210).
• Incoming UMBC students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 25 at MMC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Maryland Baltimore County 1240/1420; Marymount Manhattan College 1105/1323.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Maryland Baltimore County 25/31; Marymount Manhattan College 24/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UMBC - Test optional; MMC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UMBC Feb 1, 2027; MMC Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled 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 (82.6%) than UMBC (72.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.6% at UMBC vs. 6.4% at MMC.

UMBC vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UMBC and MMC? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Maryland Baltimore County's six-year graduation rate (57%) is higher than Marymount Manhattan College's (40%).
• Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of about $14,700 more per year than MMC graduates about ten years after starting college ($59,500 vs. $44,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Maryland Baltimore County graduates have a $2,303 lower median loan debt than MMC graduates ($21,197 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, UMBC graduates have an estimated $23 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.