- Hood College is a private school while University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- Hood College has more expensive tuition of $45,870 than UMBC ($30,308).
- UMBC has tighter acceptance rate of 60.21% than Hood College (81.13%).
- UMBC is larger with 13,991 students than Hood College (2,056 students).
| Hood College View More Rivals | University of Maryland-Baltimore County View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Maryland | Rankings | #141 in National Universities #5 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Frederick, MD | Location | Baltimore, MD |
Hood| Known as | UMBC | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,870 | Undergraduate | $12,952 Maryland residents $30,308 out-of-state |
| $9,280 | Graduate | $15,840 Maryland residents $25,146 out-of-state |
| $32,052 | Financial Aid | $9,265 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 81.13% | Acceptance Rate | 60.21% |
| 22.05% | Yield | 26.28% |
| Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,056 | Total Students | 13,991 |
| 1,202 | Undergraduate | 10,625 |
| 854 | Graduate | 3,366 |
| 355 | Online Enrollment | 969 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $49,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 760) $6,800 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871) $7,750 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,252 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 97 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 564 Full-time 355 Part-time |
| 244 Full-time 149 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,001 Full-time 411 Part-time |
| $71,714 for Faculties $59,802 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,301 for Faculties $76,198 Part-time |