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TU UMES UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland Salisbury| University of Baltimore | Bethany College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UB | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $319 |
Diversity |
UB | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
UB | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UB | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 623 students)
UB vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 321.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Bethany College than University of Baltimore ($30,720.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than UB ($17,605 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 62.6% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,900 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 297.7% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($30,005 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 65 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
UB vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Bethany 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 Bethany College and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $16,600 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $44,000)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $9,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,884)
- UB graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($222 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/