| UMBC vs. ISU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #147 in National Universities #3 in Iowa Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | 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$12,952 Maryland Residents $30,308 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,497 Iowa Residents $27,683 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$15,840 Maryland Residents $25,146 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,451 Iowa Residents $29,303 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,265 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,461 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,220 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter80.55% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.22% |
| Lower23.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.96% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,991 | Total Enrollment | Larger29,969 |
| Smaller10,625 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger25,241 |
| Smaller3,366 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,728 |
| Smaller969 | Online Student Population | Larger1,013 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| Lower13% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 919 | Number of faculties | 1,797 |
| Lower$104,859 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$111,012 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.