| UMES vs. Towson |
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|---|---|---|
#349 in National Universities #19 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,898 Maryland Residents $19,728 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,306 Maryland Residents $28,326 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,010 Maryland Residents $13,500 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,042 Maryland Residents $21,780 Out-of-State |
| More$9,712 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier81.56% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.60% |
| Lower10.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.12% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 | ||
| Smaller2,518 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,793 |
| Smaller1,933 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,861 |
| Smaller585 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,932 |
| Smaller106 | Online Student Population | Larger1,430 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower37% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Higher39% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower20% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,626) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,708) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 299 | Number of faculties | 1,696 |
| Higher$86,910 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,672 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.