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Overview |
UMBC | UVM | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UMBC | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $230 |
Diversity |
UMBC | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 82% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | UVM | ||
| 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 Vermont is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 13,991 students)
UMBC vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or UVM?
- University of Vermont is 79.8% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at UVM than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($41,280.00 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 UVM ($17,692 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($13,354 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than University of Maryland Baltimore County (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 115.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($19,189 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 2 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming UVM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than UVM (59.8%)
UMBC vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or UVM? 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 UVM and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (72% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $6,000 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $53,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $1,103 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($21,197 vs. $22,300)
- UMBC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($219 vs. $230)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/