| SMCM vs. Bowie State |
#137 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #61 in Federal Region III Universities #22 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,236 Maryland Residents $31,312 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,999 Maryland Residents $19,889 Out-of-State |
| expensive$21,330 Maryland Residents $21,416 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,188 Maryland Residents $15,264 Out-of-State |
| More$9,939 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,199 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower910 SAT- |
| Tighter77.30% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.54% |
| Lower18.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.21% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,520 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,275 |
| Smaller1,497 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,378 |
| Smaller23 | Graduate Student Population | Larger897 |
| Smaller1 | Online Student Population | Larger696 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower40% |
| Lower21% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,499) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,900) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,594) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,036) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 183 | Number of faculties | 457 |
| Lower$76,483 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$87,982 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.