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Overview |
UMBC | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 84% |
Admission |
UMBC | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 718 students)
UMBC vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is 61.5% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at UMBC than Penn State York ($25,820.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Penn State York ($17,692 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 3% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,984 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Penn State York (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 5.3% larger than aid received Penn State York ($8,889 vs. $8,440)
UMBC vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 159 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Penn State York? 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 York and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than Penn State York (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $4,200 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,818)
- UMBC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($219 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York 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/