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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 | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Centra College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
UB | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UB | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $124 |
Diversity |
UB | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UB | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UB | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 227 students)
UB vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Centra College?
- Centra College is 26.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.5% higher at UB than Centra College ($20,746.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Centra College ($18,122 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 105.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($9,406 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 16.2% larger than aid received Centra College ($7,544 vs. $6,495)
UB vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or UB .
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Centra College (40%)
UB vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Centra 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 Centra College and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $15,800 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $9,458 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($12,042 vs. $21,500)
- Centra College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($124 vs. $222)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/