| UMBC vs. SMCM |
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|---|---|---|
#199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #137 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| 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 | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,256 Maryland Residents $31,225 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,298 Maryland Residents $31,374 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,524 Maryland Residents $26,100 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,416 Maryland Residents $21,416 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,373 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,533 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier72.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.63% |
| Favorable21.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.27% |
| 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 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 | Smaller1,630 |
| Larger10,767 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,616 |
| Larger3,139 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller14 |
| 580 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduate Rate | 70% |
| Lower14% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher23% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,499) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,594) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 949 | Number of faculty | 185 |
| Higher$117,560 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,389 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.