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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 | Bismarck State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | BSC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 3,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | bismarckstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | BSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $4,167 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $6,251 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $7,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $4,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 70% |
Admission |
UB | BSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | - | ||
| Admitted | 134 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UB | BSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | BSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $11,041 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $114 |
Diversity |
UB | BSC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | BSC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UB | BSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bismarck State College is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (3,771 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. BSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or BSC?
- University of Baltimore is 75.1% more expensive to attend than BSC for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $4,167.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.9% higher at UB than Bismarck State College ($20,746.00 vs. $6,251.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bismarck State College than UB ($11,309 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bismarck State College are 147.1% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($7,830 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Bismarck State College (88% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 78% larger than aid received Bismarck State College ($7,544 vs. $4,239)
Which college is harder to get into, UB or BSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSC or UB .
UB vs. BSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or BSC? 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 BSC and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $11,400 more per year than BSC graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $49,200)
- Bismarck State College students graduate with a $10,459 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($11,041 vs. $21,500)
- BSC graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($114 vs. $222)
- More BSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/