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Overview |
UMBC | Villanova | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 47% |
Admission |
UMBC | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $273 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 77% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Villanova | ||
| 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 Villanova based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 10,111 students)
UMBC vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 590.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.9% higher at Villanova than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($63,806.00 vs. $26,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Villanova ($17,704 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 19% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,204 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Villanova University (87% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 331.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($42,948 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 117 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Villanova (3.87)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Villanova (25.1%)
UMBC vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Villanova? 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 Villanova and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (90% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $25,600 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,497)
- UMBC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($219 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/