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Overview |
UMBC | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
UMBC | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMBC | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $211 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 13,991 students)
UMBC vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 47.4% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at UMBC than Ohio University Main Campus ($25,820.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Ohio University ($17,692 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,336 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of Maryland Baltimore County (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 5.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($9,416 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 101 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $15,000 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $697 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,197)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($211 vs. $219)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/