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St. Mary's College of Maryland vs University of Maryland-Baltimore County

St. Mary's City, MD · Baltimore, MD · Source: IPEDS federal database

St. Mary's College of MarylandUniversity of Maryland-Baltimore County
Acceptance Rate68.6%72.4%
In-State Tuition$15,298$13,256
Out-of-State Tuition$31,374$31,275
Average Net Price$21,071$18,770
Graduation Rate70.0%70.0%
Total Enrollment1,63013,906
Student-Faculty Ratio1017

GradFax Analysis

St. Mary's College of Maryland accepts 68.6% of applicants. University of Maryland-Baltimore County accepts 72.4%. St. Mary's College of Maryland's in-state tuition is $15,298. University of Maryland-Baltimore County's is $13,256. University of Maryland-Baltimore County is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 70% at St. Mary's College of Maryland, 70% at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.

Bottom Line

Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.

Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, St. Mary's College of Maryland or University of Maryland-Baltimore County?

St. Mary's College of Maryland. It accepts 68.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is St. Mary's College of Maryland or University of Maryland-Baltimore County more affordable?

University of Maryland-Baltimore County, on average. After aid, students pay $18,770/year versus $21,071/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?

Nearly the same. St. Mary's College of Maryland is at 70%; University of Maryland-Baltimore County is at 70%.

Source: IPEDS

Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.