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TU UMES UMBC Daemen College Stratford University Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland Salisbury| University of Baltimore | Potomac College Herndon | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 0% |
Admission |
UB | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $315 |
Diversity |
UB | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
UB | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UB | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 569 students)
UB vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Potomac College-Herndon?
- University of Baltimore is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.2% higher at UB than Potomac College Herndon ($20,746.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 70.3% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,360 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Potomac College Herndon (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($7,544 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or UB .
UB vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $9,200 more per year than Potomac College-Herndon graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $51,400)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,500)
- UB graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($222 vs. $315)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/