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Overview |
UMBC | PHC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
UMBC | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | N/A |
Diversity |
UMBC | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UMBC | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 83% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 408 students)
UMBC vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 207.4% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at PHC than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($28,400.00 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 PHC ($17,704 vs. $25,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 28.9% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($11,020 vs. $14,204)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 38.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($13,798 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at PHC (3.83)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than UMBC (74.2%)
UMBC vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or PHC? 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 PHC and UMBC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/