| SMCM vs. Towson |
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|---|---|---|
#137 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #292 in National Universities #12 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,236 Maryland Residents $31,312 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,306 Maryland Residents $28,326 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$21,330 Maryland Residents $21,416 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,042 Maryland Residents $21,780 Out-of-State |
| More$9,939 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,140 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter77.30% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.60% |
| Lower18.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.12% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,520 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,793 |
| Smaller1,497 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,861 |
| Smaller23 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,932 |
| Smaller1 | Online Student Population | Larger1,430 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower20% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,499) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,594) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 183 | Number of faculties | 1,696 |
| Lower$76,483 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$82,672 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.