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Overview |
UMBC | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
UMBC | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMBC | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 3,491 students)
UMBC vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or SUNY at Fredonia?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is 28.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($9,056.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at UMBC than SUNY at Fredonia ($25,820.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than UMBC ($15,795 vs. $17,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 6% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($13,378 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than University of Maryland Baltimore County (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 21.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($10,794 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 159 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $17,200 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $42,300)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $3,803 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($21,197 vs. $25,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/