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Maryland TU Mason UD Penn State NJIT UB Virginia Tech Rutgers UC Howard Stevens| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 85% |
Admission |
UMBC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UMBC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $277 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 363 students)
UMBC vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Penn State Greater Allegheny is 52.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at UMBC than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($25,820.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($17,692 vs. $19,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 9.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,254 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Penn State Greater Allegheny (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Greater Allegheny students is 15.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($10,269 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 266 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $4,200 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,300)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,621 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,818)
- UMBC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($219 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/