- Both University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) and SUNY at Albany (SUNY Albany) are public.
- UMBC is located in Baltimore, MD and SUNY Albany is located in Albany, NY.
- UMBC has more expensive tuition of $30,308 than SUNY Albany ($28,998).
- SUNY Albany has tighter acceptance rate of 54.01% than UMBC (60.21%).
- UMBC has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than SUNY Albany (1,190).
- SUNY Albany is larger with 16,658 students than UMBC (13,991 students).
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| #141 in National Universities #5 in Maryland | Rankings | #237 in National Universities #68 in New York |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Baltimore, MD | Location | Albany, NY |
UMBC| Known as | SUNY Albany | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,952 Maryland residents $30,308 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,408 New York residents $28,998 out-of-state |
| $15,840 Maryland residents $25,146 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,625 New York residents $25,875 out-of-state |
| $9,265 | Financial Aid | $10,782 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 60.21% | Acceptance Rate | 54.01% |
| 26.28% | Yield | 20.93% |
| 1,300 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,991 | Total Students | 16,658 |
| 10,625 | Undergraduate | 12,264 |
| 3,366 | Graduate | 4,394 |
| 969 | Online Enrollment | 1,494 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $59,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871) $7,750 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,720) $9,748 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,252 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 564 Full-time 355 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 649 Full-time 433 Part-time |
| 2,001 Full-time 411 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,282 Full-time 794 Part-time |
| $97,301 for Faculties $76,198 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,138 for Faculties $69,382 Part-time |