- Both University of Maryland Global Campus (UMUC) and Bowie State University (Bowie State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- Bowie State has more expensive tuition of $19,889 than UMUC ($12,336).
- UMUC is larger with 55,838 students than Bowie State (6,275 students).
University of Maryland Global Campus View More Rivals | Bowie State University View More Rivals | |
| #24 in Maryland | Rankings | #17 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Adelphi, MD | Location | Bowie, MD |
UMUC| Known as | Bowie State | |
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,992 Maryland residents $12,336 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,999 Maryland residents $19,889 out-of-state |
| $9,702 Maryland residents $12,132 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,188 Maryland residents $15,264 out-of-state |
| $4,094 | Financial Aid | $8,199 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 36.00% | |
| Yield | 27.89% | |
| Test Scores | 910 SAT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 55,838 | Total Students | 6,275 |
| 46,734 | Undergraduate | 5,378 |
| 9,104 | Graduate | 897 |
| 50,144 | Online Enrollment | 696 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 19% | Graduation Rate | 40% |
| 44% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 43% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $55,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,900) $8,082 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,036 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 203 Full-time 3,634 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 227 Full-time 230 Part-time |
| 1,692 Full-time 3,885 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 657 Full-time 276 Part-time |
| $69,480 for Faculties $65,006 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,039 for Faculties $68,763 Part-time |