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Maryland TU William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Mason UD Lehigh Penn State Emory NJIT| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 61% |
Admission |
UMBC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 73% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,243 students)
UMBC vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 569.1% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.7% higher at Washington and Lee than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($60,590.00 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 Washington and Lee ($17,692 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 26.5% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($13,378 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Washington and Lee University (92% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 525.1% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($55,567 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 186 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
UMBC vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (91% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $29,500 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $303 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($21,197 vs. $21,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee 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/