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TU UMES UMBC Daemen College Eastern Culinary Institute of America Campbellsville University Morgan State Caney Creek Community Center- Inc. |dba Alice Lloyd College Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland| University of Pikeville | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Pikeville | UB | ||
| Location | Pikeville, KY | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,434 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | upike.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pikeville | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $7,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $20,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,350 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,098 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,431 | $7,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Pikeville | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 150 | ||
| Admitted | - | 134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Pikeville | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pikeville | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Pikeville | UB | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Pikeville | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Pikeville | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than University of Pikeville based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,434 students)
University of Pikeville vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pikeville or UB?
- University of Pikeville is 215.2% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at University of Pikeville than University of Baltimore ($23,000.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pikeville than UB ($17,098 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pikeville are 131.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($8,350 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pikeville than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pikeville students is 131.1% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($17,431 vs. $7,544)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pikeville or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or University of Pikeville .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 7 points higher than at University of Pikeville (965)
- Incoming University of Pikeville students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Pikeville students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UB (2.89)
University of Pikeville vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pikeville or UB? 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 UB and University of Pikeville.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $24,700 more per year than University of Pikeville graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $35,900)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pikeville graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- UB graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pikeville graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pikeville students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/