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Overview |
UB | F&M | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 63% |
Admission |
UB | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 1310/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UB | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
UB | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UB | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UB | F&M | ||
| 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
- University of Baltimore is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 1,990 students)
UB vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 799.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.5% higher at F&M than University of Baltimore ($65,652.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than F&M ($18,122 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 28.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($15,040 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Franklin and Marshall College (88% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 551.9% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($49,177 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or UB .
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than F&M (36.2%)
UB vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or F&M? 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 F&M and UB.
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $1,300 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $60,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- UB graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/