| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,236 Maryland Residents $31,312 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,772 Maryland Residents $23,490 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$21,330 Maryland Residents $21,416 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,232 Maryland Residents $22,982 Out-of-State |
| More$9,939 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,725 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower980 SAT- |
| Tighter77.30% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.33% |
| Lower18.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.13% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller1,520 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,288 |
| Larger1,497 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,369 |
| Smaller23 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,919 |
| Smaller1 | Online Student Population | Larger1,050 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower33% |
| Lower21% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| Higher82% | 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 | |
| Faculties | ||
| 10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 183 | Number of faculties | 303 |
| Lower$76,483 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,994 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.