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Overview |
UMBC | USMMA | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 11% |
Admission |
UMBC | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $67 |
Diversity |
UMBC | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 85% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 943 students)
UMBC vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or USMMA?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($9,056.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UMBC than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($25,820.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than UMBC ($4,891 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than United States Merchant Marine Academy (92% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 98% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($8,889 vs. $4,489)
UMBC vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 11 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than USMMA (27.3%)
UMBC vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or USMMA? 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 USMMA and UMBC.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $32,900 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $59,500)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $14,697 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($6,500 vs. $21,197)
- USMMA graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($67 vs. $219)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/