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Overview |
UMBC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $237 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 7,861 students)
UMBC vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 445.6% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at Saint Joseph's University than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($49,410.00 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 Saint Joseph's University ($17,692 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 14.3% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($13,378 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 235.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($29,822 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $4,500 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $1,811 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($21,197 vs. $23,008)
- UMBC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/