UB vs. EC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD with Elmira College in Elmira, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Baltimore is larger than EC based on total student enrollment (3,187 students vs. 786 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); Elmira College is in Elmira, NY (Small City setting).
• University of Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Elmira College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Baltimore 10:1; Elmira College 11:1.

UB vs. EC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UB or EC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than EC ($14,545 vs. $23,682).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 24.8% lower than at University of Baltimore ($14,550 vs. $19,350).
• Elmira College is 290.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than UB (about $28,984 more per year; $38,976.00 vs. $9,992.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 62.5% higher at EC than at University of Baltimore (about $14,992 more per year; $38,976.00 vs. $23,984.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Elmira College than at University of Baltimore (100% vs. 84%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 159% larger than aid received by University of Baltimore students ($28,780 vs. $11,113).

UB vs. EC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UB or EC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between EC and UB.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Elmira College (1240) is 200 points higher than at UB (1040).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Baltimore 740/1330; Elmira College 1090/1385.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsElmira College 26/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UB - Test optional; EC - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at UB (2.89).
• UB has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than EC (77%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37% at UB vs. 12.3% at EC.

UB vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UB and EC? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Graduates from University of Baltimore earn a median of about $14,600 more per year than EC graduates about ten years after starting college ($60,600 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Baltimore graduates have a $5,500 lower median loan debt than EC graduates ($21,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UB graduates have an estimated $57 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than EC graduates ($222 vs. $279).
• More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.