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NJIT Maryland TU RPI Mason Rutgers UD NYU Penn State RIT Lehigh Northeastern| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Stevens Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | Stevens | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #114 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $58,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $58,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $18,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $43,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $32,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
UMBC | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 14,170 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 6,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 43.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1370/1500 | ||
| 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 | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $292 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UMBC | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Stevens | ||
| 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 Stevens based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 8,842 students)
UMBC vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Stevens?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 535.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($58,680.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at Stevens than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($58,680.00 vs. $26,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Stevens ($17,704 vs. $43,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 31.3% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($14,204 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than University of Maryland Baltimore County (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 229.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($32,789 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 131 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Stevens (3.88)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Stevens (43.4%)
UMBC vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Stevens? 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 Stevens and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (79% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $29,600 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $7,053 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($21,197 vs. $28,250)
- UMBC graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($219 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/