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Overview |
UMBC | Pace University-New York | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 13,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #397 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | pace.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Pace University-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $48,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $48,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $20,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $33,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $33,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
UMBC | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 26,613 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 22,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1120/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UMBC | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Pace University-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $63,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Pace University-New York | ||
| 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
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Pace University-New York based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 13,609 students)
UMBC vs. Pace University-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Pace University-New York?
- Pace University New York is 431.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.5% higher at Pace University-New York than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($48,152.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Pace University-New York ($17,692 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 53.1% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($13,378 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than University of Maryland Baltimore County (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 281.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($33,911 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Pace University-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Pace University-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pace University-New York or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 149 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- Pace University-New York has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Pace University-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Pace University-New York? 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 Pace University-New York and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than Pace University New York (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $3,600 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $3,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($21,197 vs. $25,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/