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Overview |
UMBC | UC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 64% |
Admission |
UMBC | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $237 |
Diversity |
UMBC | UC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UMBC | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | UC | ||
| 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 Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 13,991 students)
UMBC vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 27% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at UC than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($26,862.00 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 UC ($17,692 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,852 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (92% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 1.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($8,889 vs. $8,733)
UMBC vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 44 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or UC? 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 UC and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $13,900 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $45,600)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $1,803 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($21,197 vs. $23,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/