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Maryland TU Mason UD Penn State State University of New York at New Paltz NJIT UB Virginia Tech Rutgers UC Howard| University of Maryland Baltimore County | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 73% |
Admission |
UMBC | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $232 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
UMBC | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 3,182 students)
UMBC vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Purchase College?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($9,056.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at UMBC than SUNY at Purchase College ($25,820.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Purchase College ($17,692 vs. $19,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 11.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($13,378 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than SUNY at Purchase College (92% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Purchase College students is 16% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($10,312 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 127 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
UMBC vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $19,300 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $40,200)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $1,303 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $22,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($219 vs. $232)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/