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Overview |
UMBC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
UMBC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UMBC | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 3,808 students)
UMBC vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Mary Washington College?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($9,238.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at UMBC than University of Mary Washington ($26,594.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Mary Washington College ($17,704 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($14,040 vs. $14,204)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of Maryland Baltimore County (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 11.9% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($9,956 vs. $8,901)
UMBC vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 99 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than UMBC (74.2%)
UMBC vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $4,000 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $303 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $21,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College 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/