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Overview |
UMBC | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 63% |
Admission |
UMBC | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 4,572 students)
UMBC vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($17,692 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 12% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($13,378 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Penn State Harrisburg (92% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 0.1% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($8,889 vs. $8,882)
UMBC vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 166 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $4,200 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,818)
- UMBC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($219 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/