Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania TU Penn State Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania UMES East Stroudsburg University Temple Penn State Brandywine Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus| University of Baltimore | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UB | Ship | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,710 | 5,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | ship.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UB | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,154 | $9,570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,340 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $11,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,386 | $21,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,592 | $6,488 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
UB | Ship | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 265 | 6,000 | ||
| Admitted | 237 | 5,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Considered but not required | Considered but not required | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
UB | Ship | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UB | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
UB | Ship | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | Ship | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UB | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (5,667 students vs. 3,710 students)
UB vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 33.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.4% higher at UB than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($20,340.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Ship ($17,386 vs. $21,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 72.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,202 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than University of Baltimore (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 1.6% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($6,592 vs. $6,488)
UB vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or UB .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 7 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming UB students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at UB (2.89)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than UB (89.4%)
UB vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Ship? 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 Ship and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $13,400 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $47,200)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- UB graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Ship 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/