UMBC versus UMCP - what's the difference?

umdclassof80
Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:16:56 +0000

I know this is an old thread, but . . .

UMBC is frequently referred to as a “commuter” school. I wanted to share some statistics regarding both UMD-CP and UMBC. 41% of undergrads at College Park live on campus vs. 37% at UMBC. That’s only a difference of 4%. However, due to the much greater number of undergrads attending UMD-CP, that equates to about 11,000 undergrads living on campus at College Park vs. 3,700 at UMBC. This could explain why UMBC may feel more like a “commuter” school compared to College Park. A college with 3,700 undergrads living on campus is definitely going to feel more “empty” than one with 11,000.