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Overview |
UMBC | USciences | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
UMBC | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UMBC | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | USciences | ||
| 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,420 students)
UMBC vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 184.9% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at UMBC than University of the Sciences ($25,820.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 31.5% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($13,378 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than University of the Sciences (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($8,889 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 64 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at USciences (3.63)
UMBC vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or USciences? 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 USciences and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $31,600 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/