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UB Maryland TU Binghamton University State University of New York at New Paltz SUNY College at Oneonta Mason UD SUNY College at Oswego Penn State SUNY Stony Brook NJIT| University of Maryland Baltimore County | SUNY at Albany | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
UMBC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $217 |
Diversity |
UMBC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 13,991 students)
UMBC vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is 28.1% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($9,056.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at UMBC than SUNY at Albany ($25,820.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than University at Albany- SUNY ($17,692 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 16.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,378 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University of Maryland Baltimore County (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 29.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($11,485 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 118 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
UMBC vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $3,700 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $132 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($21,065 vs. $21,197)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($217 vs. $219)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/