| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,256 Maryland Residents $31,225 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,966 Massachusetts Residents $36,264 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$16,524 Maryland Residents $26,100 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,434 Massachusetts Residents $29,118 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,373 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,163 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter72.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.04% |
| Favorable21.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.07% |
| 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 Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,906 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,598 |
| Smaller10,767 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,122 |
| Smaller3,139 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,476 |
| Smaller580 | Online Student Population | Larger5,089 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher85% | 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 949 | Number of faculty | 1,038 |
| Lower$117,560 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$128,503 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.