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Maryland TU Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Mason UD Drexel RIT BU| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 77% |
Admission |
UMBC | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 13,991 students)
UMBC vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 545.3% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.3% higher at Syracuse than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($58,440.00 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 Syracuse ($17,692 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 28.3% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,378 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Syracuse University (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 290.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($34,737 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 14 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming UMBC students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
UMBC vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $6,400 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/