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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 | Peirce College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Peirce College | ||
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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 | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $373 |
Diversity |
UB | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UB | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 856 students)
UB vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Peirce College?
- Peirce College is 97.4% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($14,400.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at UB than Peirce College ($20,746.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than UB ($9,621 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 203.5% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($6,376 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Peirce College students is 14.5% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($8,639 vs. $7,544)
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or UB .
UB vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Peirce 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 Peirce College and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $8,800 more per year than Peirce College graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $51,800)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $14,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $36,125)
- UB graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($222 vs. $373)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/