| UMBC vs. SUNY Albany |
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|---|---|---|
#199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #264 in National Universities #51 in New York 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 | 1-2 Years 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$10,601 New York Residents $30,991 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$16,524 Maryland Residents $26,100 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,808 New York Residents $27,468 Out-of-State |
| More$10,373 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,564 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,320 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier72.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter69.10% |
| Favorable21.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.62% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller13,906 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,560 |
| Smaller10,767 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,666 |
| Smaller3,139 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,894 |
| Smaller580 | Online Student Population | Larger1,941 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower61% |
| Lower14% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower83% |
| 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: 6,720) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,850) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 949 | Number of faculty | 1,132 |
| Higher$117,560 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$99,114 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.