UMBC vs College Park

NerdMom88
Thu, 04 Feb 2016 03:35:49 +0000

My older daughter applied to both schools for humanities and ended up at UMBC, even though it’s known for STEM, because she preferred it. Younger daughter plans to major in engineering. Yes, UMD is ranked very highly and she will be applying, but UMBC is well-known to grad schools and professionals, and has better merit. Plus, this study just came out:

http://www.the-american-interest.com/2016/02/02/if-you-major-in-stem-it-doesnt-matter-where-you-go-to-college/

You need to do what is right for you, but $36,000 is a lot of money to throw away unless there is a clear advantage to UMD.