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Overview |
UMBC | Providence | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 81% |
Admission |
UMBC | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UMBC | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 90% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 4,473 students)
UMBC vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Providence?
- Providence College is 529.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at Providence than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($56,980.00 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 Providence ($17,692 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 23.6% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,378 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Providence College (92% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 248.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($30,971 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Providence (3.47)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Providence (52.8%)
UMBC vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Providence? 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 Providence and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $8,500 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/