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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 | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | OC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 63% |
Admission |
UB | OC | ||
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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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $124 |
Diversity |
UB | OC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UB | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UB | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olympic College is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (4,905 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or OC?
- University of Baltimore is 85.8% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at UB than Olympic College ($20,746.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than UB ($11,629 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 84.3% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($10,500 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Olympic College (88% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 44.6% larger than aid received Olympic College ($7,544 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, UB or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or UB .
UB vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or OC? 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 OC and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $24,800 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,500)
- OC graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($124 vs. $222)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/