| UMBC vs. Towson |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #292 in National Universities #12 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$11,728 Maryland Residents $29,820 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,524 Maryland Residents $26,100 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,636 Maryland Residents $22,860 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,373 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,939 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,090 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter72.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.97% |
| Favorable21.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.18% |
| 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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,906 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,401 |
| Smaller10,767 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,264 |
| Larger3,139 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,137 |
| Smaller580 | Online Student Population | Larger1,638 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| Lower14% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
| 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: 5,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 949 | Number of faculty | 1,677 |
| Higher$117,560 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$89,749 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.