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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 | University of Valley Forge | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.33 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UB | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UB | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 58% | ||
Campus |
UB | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 583 students)
UB vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 207% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at University of Valley Forge than University of Baltimore ($22,400.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than University of Valley Forge ($18,122 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 75.1% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,050 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 108.3% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($15,715 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 27 points higher than at University of Valley Forge (945)
- Incoming University of Valley Forge students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Valley Forge students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than University of Valley Forge (82.4%)
UB vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or University of Valley Forge? 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 University of Valley Forge and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $26,900 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $33,700)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Valley Forge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/