UMBC vs. Pratt Institute

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Maryland Baltimore County in Baltimore, MD with Pratt Institute Main in Brooklyn, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (13,906 students vs. 5,356 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Maryland Baltimore County is located in Baltimore, MD (Large Suburban setting); Pratt Institute Main is in Brooklyn, NY (Large City setting).
• University of Maryland Baltimore County is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Pratt Institute Main is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Maryland Baltimore County 17:1; Pratt Institute Main 9:1.

UMBC vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Pratt Institute? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Pratt Institute ($18,770 vs. $54,150).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 12.6% lower than at Pratt Institute Main ($15,146 vs. $17,336).
• Pratt Institute Main is 366.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than UMBC (about $48,589 more per year; $61,845.00 vs. $13,256.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 97.7% higher at Pratt Institute than at University of Maryland Baltimore County (about $30,570 more per year; $61,845.00 vs. $31,275.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than at Pratt Institute Main (88% vs. 78%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 155% larger than aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students ($26,021 vs. $10,203).

UMBC vs. Pratt Institute Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Pratt Institute? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Pratt Institute and UMBC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1330) is 60 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1270).
• Incoming UMBC students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 28) as students at Pratt Institute (28).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Maryland Baltimore County 1240/1420; Pratt Institute Main 1150/1390.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Maryland Baltimore County 25/31; Pratt Institute Main 26/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UMBC - Test optional; Pratt Institute - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UMBC Feb 1, 2027; Pratt Institute Jan 5, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UMBC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Pratt Institute (3.86).
• Pratt Institute has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than UMBC (72.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.6% at UMBC vs. 18.3% at Pratt Institute.

UMBC vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UMBC and Pratt Institute? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Pratt Institute Main's six-year graduation rate (62%) is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County's (57%).
• Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of about $10,300 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates about ten years after starting college ($59,500 vs. $49,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Maryland Baltimore County graduates have a $5,053 lower median loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates ($21,197 vs. $26,250).
• Among borrowers, UMBC graduates have an estimated $52 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.