| SU vs. UMD |
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|---|---|---|
#45 in Federal Region III Universities #21 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #49 in National Universities #69 in World University Rankings #3 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,638 Maryland Residents $21,332 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,505 Maryland Residents $40,306 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,330 Maryland Residents $15,595 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,843 Maryland Residents $37,383 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,908 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,409 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,240 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier91.06% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.61% |
| Lower18.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.10% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,123 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,792 |
| Smaller6,378 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,353 |
| Smaller745 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,439 |
| Smaller444 | Online Student Population | Larger1,516 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower6% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,338) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,465) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,510) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,036) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 632 | Number of faculties | 2,514 |
| Lower$83,800 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$135,474 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.