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Maryland TU Mason UD Penn State NJIT UB SUNY Stony Brook Virginia Tech Fordham Hofstra Rutgers| University of Maryland Baltimore County | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | St John's | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $27,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $23,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 87% |
Admission |
UMBC | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 982 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UMBC | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 75% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | St John's | ||
| 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 541 students)
UMBC vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or St John's?
- St John's College is 298% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at St John's than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($36,040.00 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 St John's ($17,692 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 6.7% lower than costs at St John's College ($13,378 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than St John's College (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 167.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($23,775 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at St John's (3.81)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than St John's (49.9%)
UMBC vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or St John's? 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 St John's and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $18,300 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $41,200)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/