| UMBC vs. SU |
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|---|---|---|
#199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #45 in Federal Region III Universities #21 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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 | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,256 Maryland Residents $31,225 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,084 Maryland Residents $22,174 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,524 Maryland Residents $26,100 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,785 Maryland Residents $15,772 Out-of-State |
| More$10,373 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,245 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,250 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter72.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.47% |
| Favorable21.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.39% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,906 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,025 |
| Larger10,767 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,288 |
| Larger3,139 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller737 |
| Larger580 | Online Student Population | Smaller535 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| Lower14% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,338) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,510) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 949 | Number of faculty | 604 |
| Higher$117,560 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,239 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.