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University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Stony Brook Maryland Binghamton University TU Penn State State University of New York at New Paltz SUNY at Geneseo Syracuse ASU Mason RIT| University of Maryland Baltimore County | University at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | UB | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 74% |
Admission |
UMBC | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
UMBC | UB | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UMBC | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | UB | ||
| 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 at Buffalo is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 13,991 students)
UMBC vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or UB?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is 28.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($9,056.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at UMBC than University at Buffalo ($25,820.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than UB ($17,692 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 21.2% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($13,378 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than University at Buffalo (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 4.3% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($8,889 vs. $8,521)
UMBC vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 36 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming UMBC students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UB (3.75)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than UB (67.7%)
UMBC vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or UB? 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 UB and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $1,100 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,697 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,197)
- UB graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More UB 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/