| SMCM vs. UMD |
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|---|---|---|
#137 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #49 in National Universities #69 in World University Rankings #3 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| 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 | ||
| cheaper$15,236 Maryland Residents $31,312 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,505 Maryland Residents $40,306 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$21,330 Maryland Residents $21,416 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,843 Maryland Residents $37,383 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,939 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,409 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier77.30% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.61% |
| Lower18.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.10% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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 | ||
| Smaller1,520 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,792 |
| Smaller1,497 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,353 |
| Smaller23 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,439 |
| Smaller1 | Online Student Population | Larger1,516 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower6% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,499) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,465) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,594) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,036) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 183 | Number of faculties | 2,514 |
| Lower$76,483 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$135,474 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.