Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Maryland TU Mason UD Penn State Altoona Penn State NJIT UB Virginia Tech Rutgers UC Howard| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Penn State Berks | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UMBC | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UMBC | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $15,388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 66% |
Admission |
UMBC | Penn State Berks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UMBC | Penn State Berks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UMBC | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $277 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Penn State Berks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 53% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | Penn State Berks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,077 students)
UMBC vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 69.9% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Penn State Berks than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($25,854.00 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 Penn State Berks ($17,692 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 7.1% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($13,378 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Penn State Berks (92% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 4.2% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($8,889 vs. $8,528)
UMBC vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 231 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than Penn State Berks (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $4,200 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,300)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,621 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,818)
- UMBC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($219 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/