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Overview |
UMBC | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 2,976 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #155 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $63,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $63,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $18,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $50,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $33,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
UMBC | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 11,039 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 3,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 33% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $274 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 84% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Oberlin | ||
| 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 2,976 students)
UMBC vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 589.5% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.5% higher at Oberlin than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($63,700.00 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 Oberlin ($17,704 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 33.4% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,204 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 239% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($33,746 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 148 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Oberlin (33%)
UMBC vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (88% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $15,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $43,900)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,382 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,579)
- UMBC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($219 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/