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Overview |
UMBC | Pitt | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
UMBC | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $278 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 13,991 students)
UMBC vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 118.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Pitt than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($36,000.00 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 Pitt ($17,692 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 8.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,360 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 22.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($10,919 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 63 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Pitt (49.1%)
UMBC vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Pitt? 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 Pitt and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (79% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $1,500 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $58,000)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,909)
- UMBC graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($219 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/