UB vs. UMD |
#20 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #49 in National Universities #69 in World University Rankings #3 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 | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$9,772 Maryland Residents $23,490 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,505 Maryland Residents $40,306 Out-of-State |
cheaper$16,232 Maryland Residents $22,982 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,843 Maryland Residents $37,383 Out-of-State |
Less$6,725 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,409 |
Admission | ||
Lower980 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT |
Easier89.33% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.61% |
Favorable23.13% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.10% |
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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller3,288 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,792 |
Smaller1,369 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,353 |
Smaller1,919 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,439 |
Smaller1,050 | Online Student Population | Larger1,516 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower33% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower6% |
Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,465) | |
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 |
303 | Number of faculties | 2,514 |
Lower$113,994 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$135,474 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.