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RPI Maryland TU Clarkson Mason UB Binghamton University UD Penn State Stevens Syracuse Drexel| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | RIT | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
UMBC | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $289 |
Diversity |
UMBC | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UMBC | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 49% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | RIT | ||
| 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
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 13,991 students)
UMBC vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 493.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.1% higher at RIT than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($53,720.00 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 RIT ($17,692 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 12% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($13,378 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than University of Maryland Baltimore County (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 227.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($29,122 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 42 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming RIT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at RIT (3.7)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than RIT (67.2%)
UMBC vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or RIT ? 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 RIT and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at RIT is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $5,400 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $6,803 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($21,197 vs. $28,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($219 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/