| UMBC vs. UHM |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #96 in National Universities #1 in Hawaii 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 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,952 Maryland Residents $30,308 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,186 Hawaii Residents $34,218 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$15,840 Maryland Residents $25,146 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,502 Hawaii Residents $34,550 Out-of-State |
| More$9,265 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,364 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier80.55% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.77% |
| Favorable23.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.50% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller13,991 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,074 |
| Smaller10,625 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,198 |
| Smaller3,366 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,876 |
| Larger969 | Online Student Population | Smaller723 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| 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: 3,323) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,994) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 919 | Number of faculties | 1,674 |
| Lower$104,859 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$120,613 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.