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Overview |
UMBC | UMass | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 31,810 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $16,591 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $38,527 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $14,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $22,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $12,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 75% |
Admission |
UMBC | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 50,424 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 29,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $248 |
Diversity |
UMBC | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UMBC | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | UMass | ||
| 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 Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 14,148 students)
UMBC vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 79.6% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($16,591.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at UMass than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($38,527.00 vs. $26,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than UMass ($17,704 vs. $22,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($14,204 vs. $14,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than University of Massachusetts Amherst (87% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 24% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,343 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 17 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming UMass students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at UMBC (3.97)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than UMass (57.8%)
UMBC vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or UMass? 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 UMass and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $4,300 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,200)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $2,803 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($21,197 vs. $24,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($219 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/