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TU UMES UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland Penn State Salisbury| University of Baltimore | Wells College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Wells | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UB | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
UB | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UB | Wells | ||
| 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 Wells based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 357 students)
UB vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Wells?
- Wells College is 343.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($32,362.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Wells than University of Baltimore ($32,362.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Wells ($18,122 vs. $20,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wells College are 30.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($14,800 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 274% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($28,212 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or UB .
- The average SAT score at Wells College (1011) is 39 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming Wells students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman Wells students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Wells (87.7%)
UB vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Wells? 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 Wells and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $21,100 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $39,500)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Wells graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/