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Overview |
UMBC | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UMBC | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $287 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
UMBC | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Walsh College | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,309 students)
UMBC vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 247% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Walsh College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($31,420.00 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 Walsh College ($17,692 vs. $20,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($11,700 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 194.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($26,172 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
UMBC vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $14,100 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $45,400)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $6,636 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,833)
- UMBC graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($219 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/