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Maryland TU Mason UD Penn State NJIT UB Virginia Tech Rutgers UC Howard Stevens| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | SVU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
UMBC | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $244 |
Diversity |
UMBC | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 73% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,053 students)
UMBC vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 108.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at UMBC than Southern Virginia University ($25,820.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than SVU ($17,692 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 46.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($9,150 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 8.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($8,889 vs. $8,188)
UMBC vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 168 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or SVU? 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 SVU and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than Southern Virginia University (57% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $18,900 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $40,600)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $2,457 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($21,197 vs. $23,654)
- UMBC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($219 vs. $244)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/