| UMES vs. UMBC |
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|---|---|---|
#349 in National Universities #19 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #199 in National Universities #5 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,076 Maryland Residents $20,122 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,256 Maryland Residents $31,225 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,010 Maryland Residents $13,428 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,524 Maryland Residents $26,100 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,682 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,373 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier96.41% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.43% |
| Lower8.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.60% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,177 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,906 |
| Smaller2,476 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,767 |
| Smaller701 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,139 |
| Smaller278 | Online Student Population | Larger580 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower35% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| Higher35% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower14% |
| Lower62% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,626) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,708) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,252) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 307 | Number of faculty | 949 |
| Lower$96,952 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,560 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.