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Overview |
UMBC | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 57% |
Admission |
UMBC | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $218 |
Diversity |
UMBC | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UMBC | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 75% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | University of Richmond | ||
| 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 University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 3,876 students)
UMBC vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 566.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.7% higher at University of Richmond than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($60,330.00 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 University of Richmond ($17,692 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 11.2% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($13,378 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than University of Richmond (92% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 421.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($46,385 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 128 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
UMBC vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (83% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $14,400 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $59,500)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($21,148 vs. $21,197)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($218 vs. $219)
- More University of Richmond 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/