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Overview |
UMBC | OWU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,410 students)
UMBC vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 444% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at OWU than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($49,262.00 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 OWU ($17,692 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 2.7% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($13,378 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 313.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($36,757 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at OWU (3.54)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than OWU (52.2%)
UMBC vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or OWU? 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 OWU and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $9,900 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $49,600)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/