| UMBC vs. UB |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #20 in Federal Region III Universities #7 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 | 2-4 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$9,992 Maryland Residents $23,984 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,524 Maryland Residents $26,100 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,574 Maryland Residents $23,468 Out-of-State |
| More$10,373 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,935 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower940 SAT- |
| Tighter72.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.74% |
| Lower21.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable37.00% |
| 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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,906 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,187 |
| Larger10,767 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,432 |
| Larger3,139 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,755 |
| Smaller580 | Online Student Population | Larger813 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| Lower14% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher20% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower60% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 949 | Number of faculty | 308 |
| Lower$117,560 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$126,386 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.