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Maryland TU Smith College Mason UD Penn State Bryn Mawr NJIT Wellesley UB Virginia Tech Rutgers| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | MHC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 80% |
Admission |
UMBC | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $219 |
Diversity |
UMBC | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,392 students)
UMBC vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 543.6% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at MHC than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($58,280.00 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 MHC ($17,692 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 28.4% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($13,378 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Mount Holyoke College (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 342.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($39,304 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MHC (3.87)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MHC (39.8%)
UMBC vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or MHC? 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 MHC and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $9,500 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $50,000)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $9 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($21,197 vs. $21,206)
- Mount Holyoke College and UMBC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($219 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/