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Overview |
UB | Philadelphia University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 3,746 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | philau.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Philadelphia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $13,005 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $28,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $26,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
UB | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | - | ||
| Admitted | 134 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | Required | ||
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Academics |
UB | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Philadelphia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,451 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $283 |
Diversity |
UB | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
UB | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
UB | Philadelphia University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Philadelphia University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (3,746 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Philadelphia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Philadelphia University?
- Philadelphia University is 423% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at Philadelphia University than University of Baltimore ($38,160.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Philadelphia University ($18,122 vs. $28,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philadelphia University are 48.8% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($13,005 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philadelphia University than University of Baltimore (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philadelphia University students is 252.2% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($26,568 vs. $7,544)
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Philadelphia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Philadelphia University or UB .
- The average SAT score at Philadelphia University (1083) is 111 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming Philadelphia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman Philadelphia University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UB (2.89)
UB vs. Philadelphia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Philadelphia University? 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 Philadelphia University and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $9,200 more per year than Philadelphia University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $51,400)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,951 lower median federal student loan debt than Philadelphia University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,451)
- UB graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Philadelphia University graduates. ($222 vs. $283)
- More Philadelphia University 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/