| SMCM vs. UB |
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|---|---|---|
#137 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #20 in Federal Region III Universities #7 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 | 2-4 Years 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$9,992 Maryland Residents $23,984 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$21,416 Maryland Residents $21,416 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,574 Maryland Residents $23,468 Out-of-State |
| More$10,533 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,935 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower940 SAT- |
| Tighter68.63% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.74% |
| Lower17.27% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable37.00% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 | ||
| Smaller1,630 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,187 |
| Larger1,616 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,432 |
| Smaller14 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,755 |
| - | Online Student Population | 813 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| Higher23% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower20% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower60% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,499) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,594) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 185 | Number of faculty | 308 |
| Lower$81,389 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$126,386 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.