| SMCM vs. SU |
#137 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #45 in Federal Region III Universities #21 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 | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,298 Maryland Residents $31,374 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,084 Maryland Residents $22,174 Out-of-State |
| expensive$21,416 Maryland Residents $21,416 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,785 Maryland Residents $15,772 Out-of-State |
| More$10,533 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,245 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,250 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter68.63% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.47% |
| Lower17.27% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.39% |
| 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 | 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 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 | ||
| Smaller1,630 | Total Enrollment | Larger7,025 |
| Smaller1,616 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,288 |
| Smaller14 | Graduate Student Population | Larger737 |
| - | Online Student Population | 535 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| Higher23% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,499) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,338) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,594) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,510) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 185 | Number of faculty | 604 |
| Lower$81,389 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$96,239 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.