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Overview |
UMBC | Washington College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UMBC | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $250 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UMBC | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Washington 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 955 students)
UMBC vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Washington College?
- Washington College is 459% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.1% higher at Washington College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($50,626.00 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 College ($17,692 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 3.4% lower than costs at Washington College ($13,378 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 301.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($35,683 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Washington College (74.7%)
UMBC vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Washington 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 Washington College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $8,700 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $50,800)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $3,053 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $24,250)
- UMBC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($219 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/