| HU vs. UMES |
#152 in National Universities | Rankings* | #349 in National Universities #19 in Maryland Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$35,810 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,076 Maryland Residents $20,122 Out-of-State |
| expensive$39,178 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,010 Maryland Residents $13,428 Out-of-State |
| More$23,509 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,682 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,210 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter41.34% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.41% |
| Favorable19.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.63% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,890 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,177 |
| Larger11,519 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,476 |
| Larger3,371 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller701 |
| Larger1,482 | Online Student Population | Smaller278 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower35% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher35% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,626) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,708) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,460 | Number of faculty | 307 |
| Higher$104,419 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,952 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.