UMBC vs. UHA |
#199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #350 in National Universities #16 in Connecticut Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
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 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$12,952 Maryland Residents $30,308 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$47,647 |
expensive$15,840 Maryland Residents $25,146 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,665 |
Less$9,265 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$28,651 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,300 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,190 SAT 27 ACT |
Tighter80.55% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.75% |
Favorable23.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.49% |
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 | 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 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 | ||
Larger13,991 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,732 |
Larger10,625 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,969 |
Larger3,366 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,763 |
Smaller969 | Online Student Population | Larger1,054 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower56% |
Lower13% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher32% |
Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,940) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,422) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
919 | Number of faculties | 790 |
Higher$104,859 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,727 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.