UB vs. SUNY Oneonta

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD with SUNY Oneonta in Oneonta, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

SUNY Oneonta is larger than UB based on total student enrollment (5,337 students vs. 3,187 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); SUNY Oneonta is in Oneonta, NY (Remote Town setting).
• University of Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. SUNY Oneonta is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Baltimore 10:1; SUNY Oneonta 13:1.

UB vs. SUNY Oneonta Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UB or SUNY Oneonta? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than SUNY Oneonta ($14,545 vs. $18,669).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Oneonta are 15.8% lower than at University of Baltimore ($16,284 vs. $19,350).
• University of Baltimore is 13.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than SUNY Oneonta (about $1,161 more per year; $9,992.00 vs. $8,831.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 21.2% higher at UB than at SUNY Oneonta (about $4,203 more per year; $23,984.00 vs. $19,781.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Baltimore than at SUNY Oneonta (84% vs. 83%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 10.9% larger than aid received by SUNY Oneonta students ($11,113 vs. $10,025).

UB vs. SUNY Oneonta Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UB or SUNY Oneonta? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between SUNY Oneonta and UB.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at SUNY Oneonta (1220) is 180 points higher than at UB (1040).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Baltimore 740/1330; SUNY Oneonta 1120/1310.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsSUNY Oneonta 25/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UB - Test optional; SUNY Oneonta - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman SUNY Oneonta students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UB (2.89).
• UB has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than SUNY Oneonta (69.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37% at UB vs. 11.2% at SUNY Oneonta.

UB vs. SUNY Oneonta Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UB and SUNY Oneonta? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Graduates from University of Baltimore earn a median of about $14,900 more per year than SUNY Oneonta graduates about ten years after starting college ($60,600 vs. $45,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, SUNY Oneonta and UB graduates have the same median loan debt ($21,500 vs. $21,500).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, SUNY Oneonta and UB graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($222 vs. $222).
• More SUNY Oneonta graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.