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Overview |
UMBC | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UMBC | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/28 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $274 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UMBC | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,522 students)
UMBC vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Nazareth College?
- Nazareth College is 312.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Nazareth College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($37,330.00 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 Nazareth College ($17,692 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 13.5% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($13,378 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 154.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($22,625 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $14,600 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,900)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,304 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,501)
- UMBC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($219 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/