- University of Hartford (UHA) is a private school while University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) is a public school.
- UHA is located in West Hartford, CT and UMBC is located in Baltimore, MD.
- UHA has more expensive tuition of $47,647 than UMBC ($30,308).
- UMBC has tighter acceptance rate of 60.21% than UHA (80.89%).
- UMBC has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than UHA (1,190).
- UMBC is larger with 13,991 students than UHA (5,732 students).
| University of Hartford View More Rivals | University of Maryland-Baltimore County View More Rivals | |
| #167 in National Universities #9 in Connecticut | Rankings | #141 in National Universities #5 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| West Hartford, CT | Location | Baltimore, MD |
UHA| Known as | UMBC | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $47,647 | Undergraduate | $12,952 Maryland residents $30,308 out-of-state |
| $15,665 | Graduate | $15,840 Maryland residents $25,146 out-of-state |
| $28,651 | Financial Aid | $9,265 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 80.89% | Acceptance Rate | 60.21% |
| 11.74% | Yield | 26.28% |
| 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,732 | Total Students | 13,991 |
| 3,969 | Undergraduate | 10,625 |
| 1,763 | Graduate | 3,366 |
| 1,054 | Online Enrollment | 969 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $51,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,940) $8,090 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 | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 349 Full-time 441 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 564 Full-time 355 Part-time |
| 915 Full-time 557 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,001 Full-time 411 Part-time |
| $70,574 for Faculties $66,704 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,301 for Faculties $76,198 Part-time |