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Overview |
UMUC | MBC | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
UMUC | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
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Academics |
UMUC | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMUC | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
UMUC | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 1,957 students)
UMUC vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 322.2% more expensive to attend than UMUC for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $7,488.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164% higher at MBC than University of Maryland University College ($31,611.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland University College than MBC ($16,957 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 37.3% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($10,320 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than University of Maryland University College (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 478.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($24,389 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or UMUC .
UMUC vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC or MBC? 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 MBC and UMUC.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than University of Maryland University College (49% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $16,200 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $38,400)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMUC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/