MEDFORD, MA

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

COLLEGE COUNCIL · ATLAS · US UNIVERSITIES

Tufts vs Maryland (umbc) — US university comparison

TUFTS

Medford, MA

World rank · ARWU#151-200

Acceptance11.5%

Median SAT1513

Graduation rate93.5%

Median earnings · 10 yrs$83K

MARYLAND (UMBC)

Baltimore, Maryland

World rank · ARWU#601-700

Acceptance72.4%

Median SAT1323

Graduation rate70%

Median earnings · 10 yrs$70K

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KEY DATA

Tufts University University of Maryland, Baltimore County

#151-200 World rank · ARWU #601-700

#179 Rank · THE —

11.5% Acceptance rate 72.4%

1513 Median SAT 1323

93.5% Graduation rate 70%

13,599 Enrollment 13,906

HEAD-TO-HEAD STATISTICS

11.5% Acceptance rate 72.4%

45.5% Yield rate 21.6%

1513 Median SAT 1323

— Avg. GPA 4.10

34,432 Number of applications 14,325

17% Int'l students 17%

At a glance

Tufts leads in 9 of 11 measured metrics

Acceptance11.5% vs 72.4%

Aid$59,574 vs $14,712

Tuition$70,704 vs $31,275

EXPERT TAKE

Tufts is the more selective of the two (11.5% vs 72.4% acceptance). Tufts ranks higher in the ARWU world research ranking (#151-200 vs #601-700). Tufts graduates earn a higher median 10 years after enrollment ($83K vs $70K). Maryland (umbc) has lower sticker-price tuition ($31,275 vs $70,704 per year).

Both universities have complete, comparable data in canonical — the choice should come down to fit (campus culture, major, aid package) alongside the differences visible in the numbers below.

Choose Tufts for: a higher world ranking, higher selectivity, higher graduate earnings.

Choose Maryland (umbc) for: lower tuition, lower graduate debt.

College Council Atlas analysis · IPEDS / College Scorecard CDS 2024-25, ARWU 2024.

BY THE NUMBERS

Admissions

Tufts is more selective (11.5% vs 72.4% acceptance); Tufts has a higher median SAT (1513 vs 1323).

Graduate outcomes

Tufts graduates earn a higher median 10 years after enrollment ($83K vs $70K); Tufts has a higher 6-year graduation rate (93.5% vs 70%).

Cost and aid

Maryland (umbc) has lower sticker-price tuition ($31,275 vs $70,704); Tufts offers a larger average aid package ($59,574 vs $14,712).

VALUE LANDSCAPE

Each dot is a comparable US university; Tufts and Maryland (umbc) highlighted. Up and to the left = better value ratio.

FULL DATA TABLE

Metric	Tufts	Maryland (umbc)
World rank · ARWU	#151-200	#601-700
Rank · THE	#179	—
Acceptance rate	11.5%	72.4%
Yield rate	45.5%	21.6%
Median SAT	1513	1323
Avg. GPA	—	4.10
Number of applications	34,432	14,325
International students	17%	17%
Median earnings · 10 yrs	$83K	$70K
Avg. earnings · 10 yrs	$103K	$60K
Top 25% earnings · 10 yrs	$132K	$101K
Graduation rate	93.5%	70%
Retention rate	95.5%	85%
Median debt	$16,250	$19,500
Tuition · year	$70,704	$31,275
Avg. aid package	$59,574	$14,712
% of need met	100%	47%
Avg. graduate debt	$25,584	$22,450
Application fee	—	$75
Enrollment	13,599	13,906

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is it harder to get into Tufts or Maryland (umbc)?

It's harder to get into Tufts. Tufts accepts 11.5% of applicants, while Maryland (umbc) accepts 72.4%.

Do Tufts or Maryland (umbc) graduates earn more?

Tufts graduates earn more: the median 10 years after enrollment is $83K vs $70K.

How much is tuition at Tufts vs Maryland (umbc)?

Sticker-price tuition is $70,704 per year at Tufts and $31,275 per year at Maryland (umbc).

What SAT score do you need for Tufts or Maryland (umbc)?

The median admitted SAT score is 1513 at Tufts and 1323 at Maryland (umbc); aim for these values or higher to be competitive.

Which university ranks higher — Tufts or Maryland (umbc)?

Tufts ranks higher in the ARWU world ranking: #151-200 for Tufts vs #601-700 for Maryland (umbc).

Which university offers more financial aid — Tufts or Maryland (umbc)?

The average aid package is $59,574 at Tufts and $14,712 at Maryland (umbc).

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All metrics come 100% from College Council Atlas (canonical) — admissions, SAT, GPA, graduate outcomes, financial aid and costs from IPEDS / College Scorecard CDS 2024-25; rankings from ARWU 2024 and THE 2025. Zero manual fields. "—" = not yet in canonical.