College comparison

State University of New York at New Paltz vs University of Maryland-Baltimore County

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY	University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD
Acceptance rateState University of New York at New Paltz is more selective	62%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1340	1240–1420
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,086	10,701
Avg net price	$18,809	$16,467
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Maryland-Baltimore County reports higher median earnings	$58,073	$69,960
Graduation rate	72%	70%
Median debt	$18,750	$19,500
Economic mobility	3.7%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is State University of New York at New Paltz or University of Maryland-Baltimore County harder to get into?

State University of New York at New Paltz is more selective: State University of New York at New Paltz's acceptance rate is approximately 62% and University of Maryland-Baltimore County's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at New Paltz vs University of Maryland-Baltimore County?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1340 at State University of New York at New Paltz and 1240–1420 at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.