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Maryland TU Case Western Mason UD RPI Colgate Penn State BU Vassar NJIT Lehigh| University of Maryland Baltimore County | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | U of R | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 71% |
Admission |
UMBC | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $253 |
Diversity |
UMBC | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
UMBC | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 12,197 students)
UMBC vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 568.6% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.5% higher at U of R than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($60,550.00 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 U of R ($17,692 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 36.3% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($13,378 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than University of Rochester (92% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 346.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($39,715 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at U of R (3.75)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than U of R (38.9%)
UMBC vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or U of R? 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 U of R and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (83% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $11,500 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $3,303 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($21,197 vs. $24,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($219 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/