UB vs. UMBC |
#20 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$9,772 Maryland Residents $23,490 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,952 Maryland Residents $30,308 Out-of-State |
cheaper$16,232 Maryland Residents $22,982 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,840 Maryland Residents $25,146 Out-of-State |
Less$6,725 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,265 |
Admission | ||
Lower980 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 26 ACT |
Easier89.33% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.55% |
Favorable23.13% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.08% |
High School GPA 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller3,288 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,991 |
Smaller1,369 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,625 |
Smaller1,919 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,366 |
Larger1,050 | Online Student Population | Smaller969 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower33% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower13% |
Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871) | |
Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) | |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
303 | Number of faculties | 919 |
Higher$113,994 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,859 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.