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Overview |
UMBC | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
UMBC | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMBC | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $263 |
Diversity |
UMBC | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 13,465 students)
UMBC vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 11.5% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.1% higher at UMBC than University of Akron Main Campus ($25,820.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than UMBC ($14,667 vs. $17,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 7.8% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,410 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than University of Maryland Baltimore County (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 4.3% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($8,889 vs. $8,525)
UMBC vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 160 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $19,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $40,100)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,303 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($21,197 vs. $25,500)
- UMBC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($219 vs. $263)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/