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Overview |
UMBC | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 34% |
Admission |
UMBC | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $237 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UMBC | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Wake Forest | ||
| 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 Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 9,121 students)
UMBC vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 588.5% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.2% higher at Wake Forest than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($63,608.00 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 Wake Forest ($17,704 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 25.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,204 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Wake Forest University (87% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 453.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($55,090 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or UMBC .
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Wake Forest (21.6%)
UMBC vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (88% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $17,700 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $1,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($21,197 vs. $23,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/