Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Maryland TU RISD The New School Mason UD Penn State NJIT UB MICA Syracuse Virginia Tech| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Pratt Institute Main | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UMBC | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | pratt.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UMBC | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $55,575 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 78% |
Admission |
UMBC | Pratt Institute | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1160/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Pratt Institute | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UMBC | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $271 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Pratt Institute | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 53% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | Pratt Institute | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Pratt Institute | ||
| 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 Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 5,494 students)
UMBC vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 513.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at Pratt Institute than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($55,575.00 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 Pratt Institute ($17,692 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 15.2% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($13,378 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Pratt Institute Main (92% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 184.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($25,278 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 124 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
UMBC vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Pratt Institute is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $10,300 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $49,200)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,053 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,250)
- UMBC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($219 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/