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Overview |
UMBC | Meredith | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Meredith | ||
| 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,587 students)
UMBC vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 368.4% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Meredith than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($42,420.00 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 Meredith ($17,692 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 6.6% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,544 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 235.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($29,825 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 173 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Meredith (73.2%)
UMBC vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Meredith? 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 Meredith and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $19,500 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $40,000)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/