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Overview |
UMBC | VMI | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 69% |
Admission |
UMBC | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMBC | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UMBC | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | VMI | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,512 students)
UMBC vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 8% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at VMI than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($39,590.00 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 VMI ($17,692 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 25.3% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($10,674 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Virginia Military Institute (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 115% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($19,111 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 70 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at VMI (3.65)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than VMI (71.1%)
UMBC vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or VMI? 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 VMI and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute 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 $3,803 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($21,197 vs. $25,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/