| UMBC vs. Massachusetts-Lowell |
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|---|---|---|
#199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #89 in National Universities #14 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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 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$16,570 Massachusetts Residents $35,396 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$15,840 Maryland Residents $25,146 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,050 Massachusetts Residents $28,426 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,265 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,220 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter80.55% | Acceptance Rate | Easier85.95% |
| Favorable23.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.39% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,991 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,153 |
| Smaller10,625 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,389 |
| Smaller3,366 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,764 |
| Smaller969 | Online Student Population | Larger4,902 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher71% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| 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: 4,570) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 919 | Number of faculties | 1,002 |
| Lower$104,859 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,199 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.