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Overview |
UMBC | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UMBC | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | University of Scranton | ||
| 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 Scranton based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 4,731 students)
UMBC vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 451.1% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.3% higher at University of Scranton than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($49,912.00 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 Scranton ($17,692 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 23.3% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,378 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than University of Maryland Baltimore County (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 239.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($30,218 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 75 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $2,600 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/