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Overview |
UMBC | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 55% |
Admission |
UMBC | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $247 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 14,148 students)
UMBC vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 37.5% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($33,310.00 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 Virginia Tech ($17,704 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 4.8% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($14,204 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Virginia Tech (87% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 16.6% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($9,956 vs. $8,542)
UMBC vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 1 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.97) as students at Virginia Tech (3.97)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
UMBC vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (82% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $5,500 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $2,769 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,197 vs. $23,966)
- UMBC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($219 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech 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/